Baptism marks the beginning of the Christian life. I usually have the parents pick a Bible verse for their baby. Grownups obviously get to pick their own. For many years taufspruch.de has helped German speakers to find a verse that matches their life situation. Here are the 10 most popular Baptismal Verses:
1: For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. (Psalm 91:11)
2: Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6)
3: You are all around me on every side; you protect me with your power. (Psalm 139:5)
4: for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul; prudence will watch over you; and understanding will guard you. (Proverbs 2:10-11)
5: for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7)
6: I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. (Genesis 12:2)
7: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)
8: I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. (Psalm 139:14)
9: Love never ends. (1 Corinthians 13:8)
10: God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. (1 John 4:16b)
Do you remember the verse you were given? Or can you find it on your baptism certificate? A lot of times, people share with me how it has served as a meaningful motto that has carried them through their lives.