Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Beautiful Christian Sister

by Maya Angelou

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 living''
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!'

Pretty is as Pretty does... but beautiful is just plain beautiful!


2 comments:

  1. I love this poem...every line, every word and I thank you for sharing it...beautiful.


    hope you are enjoying your week ~
    hugs,
    Joni

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  2. Oh my, what a wonderful poem. Thank you so much. It's a blessing to my soul.

    Hugs, Phyllis

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