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Why I Am a Christian
by H. Lena Jones → (All Poetry by H. Lena Jones)
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Since losing my mom I seem to have lost the drive to write! A few minutes ago I checked my emails and found this beautiful message from a friend. It inspired me and now I'm sharing it with you.

 

Why I Am a Christian
 
When I say that 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting that 'I am clean living:
I'm whispering 'I was lost, but 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!

Today is Beautiful Christian Person's Day!
Pretty is as Pretty does but, Beautiful is just plain Beautiful!

I'm supposed to send this to Beautiful People, and you are one of them!!!

Be Blessed, Be a Blessing.

 

 


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Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on July 7, 2011
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL...I LOVE IT! AND I AM A CHRISTIAN, TOO! THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on July 7, 2011
Lena,
I've also gotten this in my emails too, and I treasure it just as you do. I am also a Christian, a child of God. I'd have it no other way. Thank you for sharing this.

Many blessings,
~Linda

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on July 6, 2011
I am, I will continue to be...TY Lena, for giving us this treasure today.Everything within the words, rings true, as a good ole church bell.Love it, and happy to declare..I too am....
Blessings Ch'erie

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on July 6, 2011
Lena,
It's good to see you back
and posting. Losing Lottie
was of course a heavy blow
but know that she is happy
and you are among friends.
Strength to you.

John

Reviewed by Stephen Cherring
Reviewed on July 6, 2011
good write

Reviewed on July 6, 2011
I'm proud to be your sister in Christ Jesus! I am NOT perfect by any means (ask my twin! LOL), but I AM forgiven! Hallelujah; praise His mighty Name! Wonderful write, Lena!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on July 6, 2011
"but God believes I am worth it" now this is a point that is hard to believe in my fallen state. I really enjoyed this. it sets a good tone for the day, of which I am in desperate need of today. many blessings to you ... r

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on July 6, 2011
Thank you for sharing this message, Lena. Love and blessings to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on July 6, 2011
This is a beautiful message.
I lost my mother, too, a week or so ago.
I wrote my poem Inscription was as mama was dying, and I have not posted since. I think I'll try to blog. Hang in there, one foot in front of the other.
Love Always,
Christine

Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on July 6, 2011
Great Christ-filled, Holy Spirit Driven poem. The BEST kind!

Yours in Christ,

John Michael


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