Child's Perception of Baptism

This Sunday past was The Baptism of the Lord. But a child's perceptions of things can lead to amusing comments. For instance, a father was in church with three of his young children, including his 5-yr.-old daughter. As was customary, he sat in the very front row so the children could properly witness the service. During this particular service, the minister was baptizing a tiny infant. The little girl was taken by this, observing that the minister was saying something and pouring water over the infant's head.
With a quizzical look on her face, the girl turned to her father and asked, "Daddy, why is he brainwashing that baby?"

The little girl's perception is understandable. But since brainwashing carries the negative connotation of being a kind of weapon, let's see baptism as the heartwashing it is. No, don't expect me to suddenly begin splashing water on people's chests. But baptism WILL change the way we think, and feel, and act. So, yes, Lord, wash my brain, my heart, my soul, and make me pleasing in Your sight!