..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~
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"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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I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible
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What if we carried it around in our purses or
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My name is Telika Howard, 28 married for 7 years with four small children. I am also a journalist/ freelance writer/ author. I specialize in writing gospel, inspirational and frank articles about life, love and childhood. My first published novel is now available Out of the Miry Clay. You can check it out here http://www.amazon.com/Out-Miry-Clay-Telika-Howard/dp/0557073782/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249495644&sr=8-1 and you can add my book to your friends list its the number one in my friends list. Also check out my monthly column about marriage and family in Marital Bliss E-zine www.maritalblissonline.com If I were to describe myself in one word it would be assiduous.
"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)
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...
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That is what I love about the kids they are so inquisitive and always ready for knowledge...Tell them hopefully God will allow us to cross paths one day and maybe I'll get the chance to meet them...Tell them I say to keep up the singing and one day I hope to see them perform on stage.
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Hello, Just wanted to tell everyone that I am so grateful to have life each day. It was difficult for me to decide who I thought would DO this because many people claim to pray, but not everyone does. I chose the twelve people to send this short prayer. Please send this back to me (You'll see why). May everyone who received this message be blessed. There are 12 months/ 12 disciples/ 12 tribes of Israel . There is nothing attached. Just send this to twelve others. Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. There is no cost, just a lot of reward. Make sure you pray, and pray believing God will answer. May today be all you need it to be. May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams tonight, and conquer all your fears. May God manifest himself today in ways you have never experienced. May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams be closer, and your prayers be answered. I pray that faith enters a new height for you; I pray that your territory is enlarged. I pray for peace, healing, health, happiness, prosperity, joy, true and undying love for God. Now send this to 12 people within 5 minutes and remember to send this back.... I count as 2, you'll see why.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap; if we faint not. FATHER GOD our Shield, we thank You for giving us life this day You have made, forgive us our sins as we forgive those who deceive, steal, use, lie, and persecute us, we know we shall treat others like we would want to be treated, its hard but if we do everything unto You, You get the glory and we reap the blessings, as we study and meditate on Your Word today open up our hearts to receive direction, knowledge, comfort, instruction and a closer relationship with You, please shield us and our loved ones from selfishness pride and lustful desires that will not profit us any, help us to delight, focus commit, and trust in You regardless of our earthly circumstances, so Your Will and Purpose can be done in our lives, for we want You to get the glory, for You are Worthy to receive Honor Glory and our Praise we cant do it without You, meet us at our place of need as we give You first priority in all areas of our lives, Psalm 37: 1 FRET NOT yourself because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness (that which is not upright or in right standing with God).2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) in the Lord and do good; so shall you dwell in the land and feed surely on His faithfulness, and truly you shall be fed. 4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass. 6 And He will make your uprightness and right standing with God go forth as the light, and your justice and right as [the shining sun of] the noonday.7 Be still and rest in the Lord; wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him; fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because
