Regular readers will have noticed that I was light on blogging mojo last week. Sick kids, mid-term projects, and a client crisis created a whirlwind that took a bit to dig out of. Thanks to my friend Maryclare for sending this bit of encouragement my way - I hope it has a similar positive effect on you!
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 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!
Pretty is as Pretty does... but beautiful is just
plain beautiful!
