Saturday, October 6, 2012

When I say... "I am a Christian"

One of the favorite quotes I love is from Maya Angelou, an African-American poet, producer, novelist, and so much more.


"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 t he 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!


The original version they say is this one below by Carol Wimmer in 1988.. Anyway, whatever and whoever really wrote it, both are just as inspiring and worth sharing and reading.


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.