Therefore encourage one another and edify one another, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Monday, April 20, 2009

BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER

'A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
That a man should have to seek Him first to find her.'


When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin''
I'm whispering 'I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and
need His strength to carry on.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and
need God to clean my mess.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible but,
God believes I am worth it.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain...
I have my share of heartaches,
so I call upon His name.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow! "
— Maya Angelou

1 comment:

  1. Amen!
    I've never read that poem. Maya Angelou sure has a way with words.

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