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What a miracle it is that ordinary water – when combined with God’s word—becomes a mysterious and powerful Blessing: the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Explore how God showers us with love that gives faith, identity, and purpose.
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Share: What were your high and low points today?
Read: John 4:14: “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
Reflect: Remember a time when you felt really thirsty. How did it feel to finally get something to drink?
Pray: “Dear God, when we are “thirsty” for forgiveness, comfort, joy, love—help us to turn to you for life-giving water. Amen.”
Bless: Trace a cross on each other’s shoulder, hand, or head and say “[Name], you are a beloved child of God.”
For more conversation starters, try Daring Deep Discussions.
For more Bible texts, go to Suggested Scripture Readings.
Enjoy the read aloud of Water, Come Down: The Day You Were Baptized, by Walter Wangerin, Jr, illustrated by Gerardo Suzán.
Be wowed by Joseph Herscher’s Human Car Wash. How could you build your morning routine to include an automatic “water + word” reminder that you are God’s child, forgiven and loved?
Sing or sway along with Cynthia Liggins Thomas’ recording of the African Spiritual “Wade in the Water.” Watch to the end for notes on connections between this song, The Underground Railroad, and the bible!
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