PostSecret Poem

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My friend Rod just sent me a great poem in response to this weekend’s message at Riverview:

“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!

- Maya Angelou

5 Responses to “PostSecret Poem”

  1. elizabeth Says:

    I’m fairly certain I’ve seen that somewhere before and I do like it a lot.


  2. Fran DeJongh Says:

    Me gusta mucho este poema.


  3. Colleen Palmer Says:

    Thanks for the lovely poem…well phrased!


  4. Kristen Says:

    Hey Noel! I love the poem, it’s beautiful. I did a quick reference check on it because I was going to repost it on my blog, but I realized it’s not from Maya Angelou at all. Here’s the correct poem and info.

    http://www.carolwimmer.com/thePoem.cfm
    http://www.snopes.com/glurge/christian.asp

    -Kristen


  5. Noel Says:

    Thanks for that, Kristen!


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