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! Pretty is as Pretty does...

But beautiful is just plain beautiful!