When I say...
I am a 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.
Let us journey on...
Artwork provided by Cynthia Eason and the ladies from Springfield, LA.
God, our Creator, you bring us into being. Jesus, our Redeemer, you seek us out and make us whole. Holy Spirit, our Inspiration, you impart our lives with purpose far beyond our limited understanding. Three we name you, in one Being you exist, in majesty and mystery, you order the world for all the ages. In your ultimate power, you reach out to us.
We pray for Susan Tucker and her family; Menyette Henry and her family; Robin Davis and her sister, Karen Sexton; for Linda Smith, we pray that your justice will prevail, and that she and her daughter will be reunited if it is your will; for Monica A. Garcia, for her children and her parents, support and deliver them from all evil and set them free from all afflictions; for Marvin Starks; for Terri C. Carter as she asks your help recovering from addiction, we add our prayers to hers for strength and mercy, lift her up and renew her relationships with her children, her husband and her mother, steady them and direct them on their way to new life in You; for Grace Cortez, we pray she finds relief from worries and fear, and that she is reunited with her family; we lift up Sharon Davis, and we give thanks that you heard her cry. Strengthen her and her family, and help her be your servant in the world.
We lift these, and all other prisoners up to you. For all who have been falsely accused, please let your justice prevail. For all who have committed sins against you and society, lead them down a path to reconciliation and peace. For all who suffer from poverty and hopelessness, we pray that the dawn of your new day will offer them hope for a better life in you. We pray these things, mindful of our own sinfulness, and confident in the redeeming grace of your beloved son, Jesus. Amen.
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.
Let us journey on...
Artwork provided by Cynthia Eason and the ladies from Springfield, LA.
God, our Creator, you bring us into being. Jesus, our Redeemer, you seek us out and make us whole. Holy Spirit, our Inspiration, you impart our lives with purpose far beyond our limited understanding. Three we name you, in one Being you exist, in majesty and mystery, you order the world for all the ages. In your ultimate power, you reach out to us.
We pray for Susan Tucker and her family; Menyette Henry and her family; Robin Davis and her sister, Karen Sexton; for Linda Smith, we pray that your justice will prevail, and that she and her daughter will be reunited if it is your will; for Monica A. Garcia, for her children and her parents, support and deliver them from all evil and set them free from all afflictions; for Marvin Starks; for Terri C. Carter as she asks your help recovering from addiction, we add our prayers to hers for strength and mercy, lift her up and renew her relationships with her children, her husband and her mother, steady them and direct them on their way to new life in You; for Grace Cortez, we pray she finds relief from worries and fear, and that she is reunited with her family; we lift up Sharon Davis, and we give thanks that you heard her cry. Strengthen her and her family, and help her be your servant in the world.
We lift these, and all other prisoners up to you. For all who have been falsely accused, please let your justice prevail. For all who have committed sins against you and society, lead them down a path to reconciliation and peace. For all who suffer from poverty and hopelessness, we pray that the dawn of your new day will offer them hope for a better life in you. We pray these things, mindful of our own sinfulness, and confident in the redeeming grace of your beloved son, Jesus. Amen.
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