JOTS FROM OLD JAKE
Christians
Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2009 - 11:16 a.m.
~~~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!
May you be filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit!
