Friday, December 12

Reminder

 This is one of my favorite blogs when I have a chance to absorb her writing. This post was something I needed to hear now.  Do check it out.


http://www.aholyexperience.com/2008/12/open-your-gift-early-celebrate.html

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

3 comments:

Smellyann said...

Love it, I'm stealing it, thanks! ;)

Jenny said...

I love Maya Angelou and love this poem.
:)

Jenny said...

^^^^
especially the last line...it gets me every time...