I Am a Christian
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say... "I am 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 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... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am 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 am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow!
by Maya Angelou
Comments (11)
This is great! And so true!
@DanishDoll - Thanks. I just discovered that Maya Angelou has a version of that poem - and I like it a bit better - so changed it.
I like that! Thanks for sharing.
Happy Weekend to you.
I liek this poem. Thanks for sharing it.
this is really wonderful and so true.
@Elizabethmarie_1 - @Camarige - @Texasjillcarmel - Thanks for commenting.
I like that!
I love this!
@CuddlyKat - Me too! Thanks for your comment.
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