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I want to be a bearer of the gospel.
It doesn’t matter if I bear children.
I want to fulfill my vows to God,
And not have my calling dependent on a man.
As Mary (who had no man) I want to proclaim
I want to shout and shine with love–
The love of a risen Savior
Who has called me as a person in my own right.
I hear the voice of my risen Savior:
“Come follow Me.
Follow Me away from the expectations
Follow Me away from those who limit you
Follow Me into glorious possibilities
Beyond your imagination.
I called you because I wanted you
Not a package deal.
Come, follow Me, and I will be your desire.”
As Mary I come to You
My risen Lord
My risen Lover.
I cast off the images of what I should be
And revel in the truth of who I am:
A bearer of Your good news.
Shawna R. B. Atteberry is a pastor and freelance writer. She is currently planting a church in the South Loop of Chicago where she lives with husband and cat. More information about her, the church, and her writing can be found at ShawnaAtteberry.com.
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exquisite.
Thank you Liz.
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exquisite. Posted by liz | Posted at 12/01/2007 7:57 AM
Thank you Liz. Posted by Shawna R. B. Atteberry | Posted at 12/03/2007 10:20 AM