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Monday, May 12, 2008

"I am a Christian"

Someone sent me this poem over e-mail and I thought it was quite profound. The words just seem to say it all

"Christians"

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!   

 


Sunday, April 20, 2008

Who Am I...?

I know... a new blog... it's long overdue! (like everything else in my life, it seems) But I will seriously try to be more faithful at blogging - even when I don't have anything to write. lol

What I decided to put here are the words to one of my most recent favorite songs. It really spoke to me and where I am right now.

Who Am I?

Who am I?

That the Lord of all the earth,

Should care to know my name,

Should care to feel my hurt…?

Who am I?

That the Bright and Morning Star,

Should choose to light the way,

For my ever wandering heart…?

 

Not because of who I am,

But because of what He’s done,

Not because of what I’ve done,

Because of who You are.

I am a flower quickly fading,

Here today and gone tomorrow,

A wave tossed in the ocean,

A vapor in the wind.

Still You hear me when I’m calling,

Lord You catch me when I’m falling,

And You’ve told me who I am,

I am Yours.

 

Who am I?

That the eyes that see my sin,

Would look on me with love,

And watch me rise again…?

Who am I?

That the Voice that calmed the sea,

Would call out through the rain,

And calm the storm in me…?

 

Not because of who I am,

But because of what He’s done,

Not because of what I’ve done,

Because of who You are.

I am a flower quickly fading,

Here today and gone tomorrow,

A wave tossed in the ocean,

A vapor in the wind.

Still You hear me when I’m calling,

Lord You catch me when I’m falling,

And You’ve told me who I am,

I am Yours.

I am so overwhelmed by God's grace. That He chose to love someone like me... that He cares about me, and knows my name. I am so undeserving; so "nothing" (something that will just disappear and fade away.) Yet He has called me by my name, and laid His hand upon me... Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, it is high I cannot attain it. So I just stand in His grace - unmerited favor - and thank and praise His name.


Saturday, November 17, 2007

Songs that Inspire....

 I was asked to update. lol And was really encouraged by Ben's thing about songs having an impact in your life. It's really true. The other Sunday on the way to church, this song just touched my heart in that way.

Though it might get a little wild at the end...  the words are amazing!


Saturday, October 13, 2007

Currently Listening
Ever After: A Cinderella Story - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
By George Fenton
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Photos

 I've been fooling around with a photoshop program. It's pretty fun. Haven't figured out all the tricks yet, though... I'm sure it just comes with practice.

Sunset-piano

My favorite

Hum... won't load bigger. Too bad, I liked this one.

We were trying the only-color-one-thing, thing. haha

 

I just kinda liked the contrast of water on the outside, and the look of fire on the inside. Interesting, and totally random! (something I stumbled on by accident. lol)


Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Currently Reading
The Last Disciple
By Hank Hanegraaff, Sigmund Brouwer
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The Last Disciple

Another recent past time (this I've "read" through audio book while driving)

Another AMAZING story. Not only the author, but the whole theme. It is so well portrayed, easy to understand, makes a lot of sense, and one of those you-can't-put-it-down. I actually haven't finished yet, so can't say too much about the story line... it's just great!

You think I like to read? haha



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