A Wonderful Poem

Kim Daniel sent this to me this week in an email. It is the best thing I've read that expresses how I feel as a Christian. I am weak and far from where I need to be in my walk with God. Some of my non-christian friends feel that "church people" judge and are hypocritical. That always breaks my heart to hear. This poem expresses the true nature a Christian should have...None of us should be holier than thou....we all have something to "clean-up" in our lives.......

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!'