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 living’” im whispering ‘“I was lost, now I’m found and forgiven. When I say…“‘I’m 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’m a Christian”’ I’m not trying to be strong. I’m proffessing that I’m weak and need His strength to carry on. When I say…“‘I’m a christian’” I’m not bragging of success. I’m admiting I have failed and need God to clean my mess. When I say…‘“I’m a Christian”’ I’m not claiming to be perfect, my flaws are far too visible, but God believes I’m worth it. When I say…“‘I’m 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’m a christian’” I’m not holier than thou; I’m just a simple sinner Who received God’s good grace, somehow!

-maya angelou