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Post by dixiepixie on Apr 7, 2007 3:20:14 GMT -5
A friend sent me this. Maya Angelou said it better than I could ever hope to:
Christians - By Maya Angelou 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! Share this with somebody who already has this understanding, as reinforcement. But more importantly, share this with those who do not have a clear understanding of what it means to be a Christian, so that the myth that Christians think they are "perfect" or "better than others" can be dispelled.
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Post by bamagatr on Apr 7, 2007 4:53:10 GMT -5
Amen
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Post by espy on Apr 7, 2007 9:34:46 GMT -5
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Post by cw on Apr 10, 2007 9:04:32 GMT -5
Amen.
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Post by solomon on Apr 10, 2007 18:55:49 GMT -5
Me too.
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Post by mamawolf on Apr 10, 2007 21:15:01 GMT -5
Amen here too!
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