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Lia bounced onto the couch, holding up her fingers. “Mom! Only ten more days until my baptism! That’s like… forever! Can’t we just do it tomorrow?”

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Mom smiled and tucked a loose curl behind Lia’s ear. “I know you’re excited, sweetheart. Baptism is a special day! But remember, waiting isn’t just about counting days—it’s about preparing our hearts.”

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Lia sighed. “But I am ready! I’ve been ready since last week!”

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Mom chuckled. “Let’s read a story before bed. I think you’ll like this one.”

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Lia snuggled under her blanket as Dad opened the scriptures. “Did you know Jesus had to wait for something really special too?” he asked.
Lia’s eyes widened. “Really? What?”

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Dad smiled. “His ministry! Jesus was twelve years old when He taught in the temple, but He didn’t start teaching people everywhere until He was thirty.”

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“Thirty?!” Lia sat up. “That’s so long!”
Mom nodded. “But while He waited, He prepared. He learned, prayed, and listened to His Father in Heaven. When the time was right, He was ready.”

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Lia thought for a moment. “So… waiting isn’t just waiting?”
Dad kissed her forehead. “Exactly. It’s about what we do while we wait.”

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The next morning, Lia woke up with a new thought.

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“What if I get extra ready for my baptism?”

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She helped her little brother tie his shoes.

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She listened carefully during family prayer.

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She even asked Grandma about her own baptism day.

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At bedtime, Lia grinned. “Mom, Dad! Only nine more days until my baptism… and I’m still getting ready!”
Mom hugged her tight. “That’s the best kind of waiting, Lia. Jesus is so proud of you.”

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Lia closed her eyes, her heart full. Baptism was still days away, but she already felt closer to Jesus.








Jesus Taught Me Patience

Lia with her mom and dad in her bed, reading a bedtime story together. Dad is talking and Lia is amazed/shocked

Lia bounced onto the couch and showed her fingers, excited yet impatient about her baptism. She shouted, 'Only ten more days until my baptism!' Her parents smiled and explained that waiting was a time to grow and learn. Dad began to share stories from the scriptures about how even Jesus had to wait for the perfect time. Lia listened carefully while her little brother played quietly nearby.

The Exciting Wait

Father reading a book to the family in a cozy living room. Lia with wide eyes of wonder, listening intently. A smiling Mother sitting next to her.

That evening, Dad read a story from the scriptures to the family. He explained that Jesus was twelve years old when he learned in the temple and later began his ministry when he was thirty. Lia's eyes grew wide with wonder as she learned how Jesus used his waiting time for learning and prayer. Mom nodded happily, reminding Lia that waiting is a time for preparing our hearts. The family felt the love and guidance of Jesus in every word shared.

Learning from Jesus

Lia sleeping in her bad, a small smile in her lips, she looks content and comfortable

The next day, Lia decided to make her waiting time special by helping others. She helped her little brother tie his shoes and carefully assisted him with his toys. Lia asked Grandma to tell her about her baptism day, and Grandma smiled as she shared her kind memories. Each act of kindness filled her heart with joy and the desire to be ready when her special day came around. In her quiet moments, Lia prayed and practiced patience, feeling closer to Jesus with every act.

Preparing with Love

Lia sitting on her bed, looking thoughtful and content, a calendar with crossed-out days hanging on the wall. A peaceful bedroom atmosphere.

As the days passed, Lia began to see the beauty in waiting. She counted down the days, each one filled with little lessons from her family and from the story of Jesus. Her parents reminded her that every day was an opportunity to learn and to prepare her heart. At bedtime, Lia would remember that waiting was not empty time but a blessing filled with love and care. With her heart full of patience, Lia felt ready for her baptism even before the special day arrived.