What’s a Christian?
Christian
Christian
by Maya Angelou
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.”
“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”
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 forgiving.”
I’m whispering “I was lost, Now I’m found and forgiving.”
When I say… “I am a Christian” I don’t speak of this with pride.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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,
When I say… “I am a Christian” I’m not holier than thou,
I’m just a sinner Who recivied God’s good grace, somehow!
I’m just a sinner Who recivied God’s good grace, somehow!