When I Say I Am a Christian
This really spoke to me today…I read it someplace else (I don’t remember where) but It’s what I needed to hear on this day.
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
Copyright 1988 Carol Wimmer
Oh my,,, I must save that……… I love the part that says that I am not saying that I am strong, but that I am weak… Thanks for sharing that….. it has so blessed my heart…
This is beautiful, thanks for sharing.
that is a great poem, thanks for sharing! I went searching for it on the net and discovered that MAya Angelou is not the author- actually authored by Carol Wimmer- just thought I would share that with you 🙂 Thanks again, I enjoy this blog so much!!
I fixed the author – thanks!