My first love story
the baptism script that is worth to share, for the world to know my amazing first love.
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During my talk about this baptism decision, I shared how my journey with God is a love story — a tale of unconditional love. It’s not the kind of romantic story most people would imagine. It’s one of being a second choice, of having a secret lover patiently waiting for years, and of a love that persisted despite rejection. Not a great beginning, I know. Yet, this is how I treated God — my first love. The love that had been pursuing me deeply and unconditionally for 24 years. Faithful, patient, and steadfast, He waited for me to recognize and finally declare my love for Him in return.
Growing up in a family where love was elusive, my understanding of it was skewed. I searched for it everywhere — through people, achievements, titles, and even acts of charity. I crossed continents looking for something to fill the void inside me. But the deeper I searched, the emptier I became.
Still, God pursued me. And the name “Jesus,” though familiar, felt like something I wanted to escape from. It tied to wounds I wasn’t ready to face. Running away became my default response. I ran — away from people, from places, and from opportunities that made me feel vulnerable. Most of all, I ran from God.
Yet, even as I ran, there was a part of me that always sought Jesus in moments of despair. In the darkest corners of my heart, when I felt completely lost, I would call out to Him — even if only in a whisper.
New York was my furthest escape plan. I came here deemed “unworthy”, broken and defeated, thinking I could hide from everything that hurt me. But instead of finding an escape, I found Jesus. New York became my turning point — the place where I finally accepted Him and prayed, “Jesus, if it’s You, let me walk upon the water.”
And here I am, walking on water. The journey wasn’t easy, but He showed me His love in ways I couldn’t ignore. A clear testament of God’s love is someone God gave me as my birthday gift, a person that is so special for me, Alex, who is sitting here today, for you to also witness. He is an undeniable proof that God had been listening to me all along. Every part of this story, brought me to my knees — not just to thank God, but to speak to the One who was there, through all in all.
More than a love story He planned for me, this is a greater love story about Jesus and me.
Today, after 24 years of running, I say “I do” to You, God. To all You have planned for me, in good times and bad, I am Yours — now and forever. Until the day I stand before You and hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
