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
by Carol Wimmer
Sunday 29 June 2008
I am a Christian
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4 comments:
i love this. be nice for you and steve to pop to our church one sunday. x x x thinking of you for tomorrow x
This is a beautiful poem, it's an expression the whole world needs to see, and lose those stupid ideas that christians are supposed to be perfect! Not even close.
I think you should use it in some of your mixed media somehow!
Thank you so much, I have never read this. It's so beautiful, and so very true. I'm so glad I found your blog.
xo Lidy
Absolutely.
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