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by jrob 19 Dec 2009 ( edited Dec 23'09 11:00 )
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I wanted to share this with my sisters here........Love you all!

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 living,'
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!

Comments (8)
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by judybell 19 Dec 2009
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Amen to this. This is just wonderful. So many times people feel we are holier than thou, but as mentioned here we are sinners saved by grace. Praise the Lord for His mercy and grace. Have a blessed Christmas. In Christ, Judy *4U
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by jrob 22 Dec 2009
I pray the same for you, Judy.;)
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by mops 19 Dec 2009
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Thanks Jerrilyn.
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by jrob 22 Dec 2009
You bet and have a blessed holiday.;)
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by read180 20 Dec 2009
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I love this poem, and I believe it!! Thank you sister.
Cindy B.
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by jrob 22 Dec 2009
A pleasure Cindy.;)
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by lbrow 20 Dec 2009
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I am blessed I love her Prose & have long admired her. thank u Jerrilyn. *
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by jrob 22 Dec 2009
Pleasure, Miss Lill and Merry Christmas;)
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by crafter2243 21 Dec 2009
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Jerrilyn thank you so much.
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by jrob 22 Dec 2009
My absolute pleasure.;)
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by pennifold 21 Dec 2009
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How beautiful and isn't it wonderful to know that we are forgiven, cleansed and come out whole and are a new creation! Praise the Lord.

Merry Christmas to you Jerrilyn and all your family.

Love and blessings Chris
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by jrob 22 Dec 2009
Thank you Chris, and blessings on your family as well.;)
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by harmzen 22 Dec 2009
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This is very special, tks for sharing
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by jrob 23 Dec 2009
my pleasure.;)
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by grandmamek 23 Dec 2009
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thank you for sharing.
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by jrob 23 Dec 2009
my pleasure.;)