Ok, I thought after yesterday's extremely uplifting post(:0) I might get my act together and my focus where it needs to be. I got a pretty cool forward from a friend of mine this morning. I needed it...and after I shed a few tears, went for a run, had a talk with God and got into the word, I am on my way back from one of my worst days since this whole thing started.
Today I say, I am a Christian.
Christians
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!
Thanks For sharing Jill!
4 comments:
Amen!!!
Hang in there! Thanks so much for the post today. Some days are really rough but we do have a wonderful savior to carry us through! I hope to hear great news from you soon!
JennyM
Thanks for sharing, Lori. All the ups and downs, throughout this experience, just keep adding on to the most exciting ride with God. Maya Angelou's words were perfect for me, today. I remain in awe at how He loves us through all our starts and stops. Jacqui Valasquez sings about "falling harder, falling farther, yet falling right back in His arms again"....Those arms always catch us...they are always there...You are chugging up that mountain again, Lori. The top is near...hang in there.
Andie
Very good post. Thanks for sharing!
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