..Christian by Maya Angelou
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.
~Maya Angelou~
IS THIS BIBLICAL? SEE BELOW
"BUT NOW A RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM GOD, APART FROM A LAW HAS BEEN MADE KNOWN, TO WHICH THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS TESTIFY. THIS IS RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM GOD COMES THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRST TO ALL WHO BELIEVE. THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE, FOR ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALL SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD,AND ARE JUSTIFIED FREELY THROUGH HIS GRACE THROUGH THE REDEMPTION THAT CAME THROUGH CHRIST JESUS".
Romans 3:21-24 (New International Version
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/>CELL PHONE/ vs. BIBLE
I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible
like we treat our cell phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or
pockets?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the
text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live
without it?
What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go....hmm...where is
my Bible?
Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we
don't have to worry
about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus
already paid the bill.
Makes you stop and think "where are my priorities?
And no dropped calls!
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You craft words well, in creative and unexpected ways.
And you have a great talent for evoking beautiful imagery...
Or describing the most intense heartbreak ever.
You're already naturally a poet, even if you've never written a poem.
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My name is Telika Howard, 28 married for 7 years with four small children. I have my degree in journalism and I am a contracted freelance writer for the largest newspaper in Memphis, TN, THe Commercial Appeal as well as getting paid to write for various websites online such as associatedcontent.com and ehow.com. I specialize in writing gospel, inspirational and frank articles about life, love and childhood. Which are the themes of my three novels I have written and am trying to get published. If I were to describe myself in one word it would be assiduous. A RELIGION IS PEOPLE STRIVING TO REACH UP TO GOD WITH RULES AND REGULATIONS, A RELATIONSHIP IS GOD COMING DOWN TO PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND GENTLY GUIDE YOU DOWN THE RIGHT PATH. SEE GALATIANS 3
"Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes."
Romans 10:4 (NIV)
"As for the person who hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save it." John 12:47 (NIV)
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Who I'd like to meet:
You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:28)
You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)
Believe God is there just for you...
I know ain't it .....lets just say that if I didn't know all of them since I was 12 I wouldn't talk to those northside wanna be cubs fans lol...i guess they've been losing so long they figure its gotta be their time ta shine soon.
Mmm hmmm ur right about it! Its kind of like 'sifting flower' before cookin. My Nanny would always sift the flower and throw the access away (cause it was no good for cookin) and in the same sense GOD (our Father) does the same w/us. HE alone knows what's good 4 HIS children so HE makes it HIS personal business to get rid of the stuff that's NO GOOD :D Thanks for the comment :)
great great i love it so busy so busy but so happy too lol how about you when will you be in illinois again you have to let me know we will have to get together and do somthing fun that would be gret i hope your doing great girl wb and let me know
We are doing well our album hsould be done by the end of this month!! yaaay! erica is doing well. she is just exploring the house and terrorizing our cat! killing him with affection lol! she's talking and etc God is truly blessing us how are you ma'am/ hows the family etc?
Things are actually okay for the moment! My lil man (3 yr old) broke his arm a week ago- but he's a soldier tho! But otherwise I've been okay! Thanks for asking! I see u rockin the MJ shirt! Ha,Ha! I had a few of the jams on my page- my sisters were makin fun!- they don't no nothin bout that tho!! How are you n the kids?! Heard the weather's HOTTTT down your way!- Don't really miss that!
Father GOD,Jehovah - Tisidkenu - The Lord our Righteousness (2Corinthians 5:21 - "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin: that we might be made the "righteousness of God" in him." Your mercies endureth forever,we glorify You for this day You have made, You didnt have to do it, but You did,we confess our sins past, present and future, asking You with the Holy Spirit's help,to repent(turn completely away)from them(sin), and be holy and upright before You and others,direct,lead,protect and order our and loved ones steps according to Your divine will for our lives,allow Your Word, and those who are in right standing with You, to counsel us in Your ways, and give us Your wisdom, for reproof and instuction, so we may have understandig, in all that we do(Proverbs15:29The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous (the upright, in right standing with Him).30The light in the eyes [of him whose heart is joyful] rejoices the hearts of others, and good news nourishes the bones.31The ear that listens to the reproof [that leads to or gives] life will remain among the wise.32He who refuses and ignores instruction and correction despises himself, but he who heeds reproof gets understanding.33The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord brings instruction in Wisdom, and humility comes before honor.)help us to take out, of our lives,things that we know is not righteous,but lay up our tresures in heaven(Matthew6:19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.)as You conform us to the image of Your Son our Savior Jesus Christ our Lord day by day, renew our minds to Your desires, and give us the ability to teach them, to our loved ones and those You bring before us, and not be drawn away by the lusts of our flesh (James1: 12Blessed (happy,to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive [the victor's] crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him.13Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted from God; for God is incapable of being tempted by [what is] evil and He Himself tempts no one.14But every person is tempted when he is drawn away, enticed and baited by his own evil desire (lust, passions).15Then the evil desire, when it has conceived, gives birth to sin, and sin, when it is fully matured, brings forth death.16Do not be misled, my beloved brethren.17Every good gift and every perfect (free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all [that gives] light, in [the shining of] Whom there can be no variation [rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [as in an eclipse]
May the Lord Jesus Christ lead you to the will He has for your life guide direct protect & provide His divine favor to you & your loved ones.Lord help us to do those things that are pleasing to Your sight.By all means necessary, do in us what we cant do ourselves, help us to focus on You, and not our earthly circumstances. May every eye that see this recieve the same blessings.Stay blessed and remember Jesus loves you 1!!!
