> Christians - By Maya Angelou > > > > When I say... "I am a Christian" > I'm not shouting "I'm clean living'." > 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'mjust a simple sinner > Who received God's good grace, somehow! > > Share this with somebody who already has this understanding, as > reinforcement. But more importantly, share this with those who do not > have a clear understanding of what it means to be a Christian, so > that the myth that Christians think they are "perfect" or "better > than others" can be dispelled. > Enjoy~ > > >
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