Beautiful Christian Woman

I got an email this morning and it so encompassed what I believe we want to portray at SHINE, that I thought I would share it with you.



We are all at different places in our walk, but one thing women need to realize is that we are ALL beautiful to God. This is really great! I hope you not only consider what it says about your own life; but think about it as you are examining the lives of those around you. Sometimes we get so caught up in what people AREN'T doing that they are supposed to, that we forget to realize we have the exact same tendencies.

A Beautiful Christian Woman

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 that I am a Christian,

I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble

and I need Christ to be my guide.

When I say that 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 that I am a Christian,

I'm not claiming to be perfect.

I have my share of headaches,

so I call upon His name.

When I say that I am a Christian,

I am not holier than thou,

I'm just a simple sinner

who received God's good grace, somehow!

Pretty is as Pretty does,
but Beautiful is just plain Beautiful.

What a wonderful way to look at our testimony. Unfortunately so many times these days when someone says they are a Christian, we look for perfection in the person, rather than the reflection of Christ and what He has truly accomplished in their lives.

Have a wonderful day today.. and be beautiful!