Raising My Sister’s Hand

By Anita Grace Lie Carman

(Theme song of the Inspire Women’s Conference)

Holy Father, may my heart’s mission beat as one with yours

May I see divine appointments in the midst of my chores.

For you sent me in this world to represent your name

And when I am here no longer, may I not be ashamed.

Who, among my sisters, needs to hear your word of power?

Who have you sent me to offer the blessings you shower?

Oh to think that my hurry might have hurt a tender heart

Forgive, Lord, for those I left behind, when I missed my part.

Was it a word of affirmation that you assigned me to speak?

Was it resources you entrusted to me, I had no right to keep?

Was it influence I refused to release, to help another reach higher?

Was I consumed with me instead of fanning someone else’s fire?

Oh, when I reach that heavenly mount, may I not stand alone.

But may my sisters stand with me because of seeds that I have sown.

And when this race is said and done and dreams are finally won

May I know I raised my sister’s hand to see her singing in the sun?

  August 27, 2001 • Copyright © 2001 by Anita Carman

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“The First Inspire Planning Team:
The 12 Women Who Dreamed The Dream with God”

Carolyn O'Neal	Mia Wright	Anita Carman	Elizabeth Wareing	Esmeralda Barrera	Theola Booker*
Sheryll Roberson	Marlene McKee	Barbara Harris	Rachel Quan	Carol Byrd	Debra Lee

* Theola Booker, composer of the music to the Inspire Theme Song.