Why Am I Black
Why Am I Black
2017 6:00 P.M.
Why am I Black, Lord Jesus? Why are my trials so many. Lord Jesus? Why I can't seem to accomplish the things I desire to do. No matter how hard I try? Is it my Blackness? That's blocking and hindering me, my Lord?
That has caused such suffering for me and my people? Or is it You? Who is living in me the devil doesn't like? Why am I Black Lord Jesus? Is it for a greater purpose? Why am I Black Lord Jesus?
Why am I Black Lord Jesus? What did I do? What did I do? One I cannot see, my Lord.
That has caused such suffering for me. Or is it You? Who is living in me the devil doesn't like? Why am I. Black Lord Jesus? Is it for a great purpose?
Show me, show me What I cannot see, so my Blackness will not stop and binder me. Who me, the Christ in me? Reveal yourself to me
So, I can attain my destiny.
By Marie Williamson
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Written on January 05, 2017
Submitted by williamsonmarie240 on April 14, 2023
Modified on April 27, 2023
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