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!