Friday, November 5, 2010

When I Say "I Am a Christian", I Am Not..

A friend forwarded this email of unknown original source, to celebrate Christian Women's Week. Found it very meaningful, so here's Happy Christian Women's week to everyone!

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'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 am not shouting that I am clean living.
I'm whispering 'I was lost, but 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!


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