Water Baptism

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Water.
Death.
And life.
Living water present in the world.

Walking through the water with you. 
Not swimming under it all alone.
Not avoiding it by jumping over it and landing in the mud.
Not walking around it the long though sometimes easier way.
Instead, taking your hand.
Facing whatever comes with you. 
Firm in this commitment.
Never letting go of your hand.

This water cleanses, washing like spring rain.
It gets rid of the grey winter leftovers.
It brings new color and beauty. 
Drinking from your crystal clear springs, this water rejuvenates.
Overwhelmed by the rush of the waterfalls, this water engulfs completely.
Immersed in love.
The faint scent of water nearby reminds that you are near. 
The ebb and flow of the tides brings to mind your pulse in all of creation. 
The power of the white water rapids gives assurance of your strength. 
The beauty of the still, serene pool inspires with certainty. 
This is life-sustaining and life-giving living water. 

When inevitable stormy waters are faced, 
your eyes guide to life on the other side. 
When fears threaten to drown,
your life buoy lifts to safety.
And when the waves are about to crash, 
hand-in-hand your courage dives right into them, 
coming out the other side giddy with joy.