When I Say, 'I Am A Christian'...
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not shouting, "I've been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost! That's why I chose this way"
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble — needing God 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 pray for strength to carry on
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed and cannot ever pay the debt
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I'm worth it
When I say, "I am a Christian," I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name
When I say, "I am a Christian," I do not wish to judge
I have no authority — I only know I'm loved
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble — needing God 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 pray for strength to carry on
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed and cannot ever pay the debt
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I'm worth it
When I say, "I am a Christian," I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name
When I say, "I am a Christian," I do not wish to judge
I have no authority — I only know I'm loved
By Carol Wimmer ( but widely and erroneously credited to Maya
Angelou)
Really? I have always thought it was by Maya Angelou. Anyway, what truly matters is how on point these words are. It was my fav poem of 2009. I think I even blogged about it too and did my own version at some point. Thanks for reminding me about it FQ
ReplyDeletelol, i thought it was her as well, till i found the truth.
DeleteThis is sooo sooo lovely.
ReplyDeleteMakes you wonder why you aren't the author right? :)
DeleteThis is wonderful. It's so apt. Yes! Yes! I say i am a Christian just like the author..
ReplyDeleteYes Yes Yes :)
DeleteInteresting and nice of you to share.
ReplyDeleteYeah, profound.
DeleteLove this!
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