Baptism by Water

As Explained to a 10 Year Old

Alright kiddo, let’s talk about baptism—but not the way most grown-ups explain it. I’m gonna tell you what it really means. 🤓💦

What is Baptism? You know how when you play outside and get all muddy, your parents tell you to take a bath? 🛁 That’s kinda what baptism is—but for your heart and mind, not just your body. Some people think baptism means getting dunked in water at church, but it’s actually much bigger than that!

Water = Feelings (Yep, Your Emotions!) Think about water for a second. 🌊 It can be calm and peaceful, or wild and stormy, right? Well, guess what? That’s just like our emotions! When you’re happy, your water is like a gentle stream. 😊💧
When you’re angry or sad, it’s like a big storm or crashing waves. 😡🌊😢 In the Bible, water isn’t just H2O—it actually represents our feelings, thoughts, and experiences. So What Does Baptism Really Mean? Baptism isn’t just about getting wet. It means learning how to handle your emotions so they don’t control you. Remember how Jesus walked on water instead of sinking? 🚶‍♂️🌊 That’s because He had control over His emotions and thoughts. He didn’t let fear or anger sink Him!
When we go through life, we get hit with all kinds of “waves”—
Someone says something mean → You feel sad. 😢
You don’t get what you want → You feel frustrated. 😡
ou get scared → You feel anxious. 😨
But guess what? Baptism by water means learning to let go of those bad feelings and not letting them take over. It’s like washing away the icky stuff inside you so you feel clear and happy again! ✨

Did You Know? You Were Already Baptized By Water! Before you were even born, you were in water! 🍼💦 Yep, inside your mom’s belly, you were floating in water. The Bible says that everything on Earth was formed “out of water and by water” (2 Peter 3:5). That means just being born was already a kind of baptism! And now, as you grow up, your “water” (your feelings) will keep changing. But baptism isn’t just a one-time thing. It’s a process of learning to keep your heart clean, keep your mind peaceful, and not let the world shake you. So How Do You Get Baptized? (Without Getting Wet!) Easy! Every time you:
💙 Let go of anger instead of staying mad → You’re washing your heart clean.
💙 Forgive someone even when it’s hard → You’re making your water calm again.
💙 Trust God even when you’re scared → You’re walking on water like Jesus!

Jesus said, “I will baptize you with fire and spirit” (Matthew 3:11), which means after you learn to handle your emotions (baptism by water), then you’re ready to be filled with power and truth!
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Baptism isn’t just about getting dipped in water—it’s about learning to stay calm inside, no matter what waves come your way. 🌊💙
And guess what? You’re already on that journey! Every time you choose love over fear, peace over anger, and trust over doubt— 💦 You are being baptized. 💦
Now go be awesome, little water-walker! 😉🔥🚶‍♂️
Be love and be loved, Beloved
xo
Mama Missy