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 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'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow!

 

 By Carol Wimmer

(also some say it was written by Mayo Angleo, at any rate it is my favorite poem regardless of who wrote  it)

Tags: christian, god, grace, love, reglion

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Comments:

staug...
Nov. 12, 2007 at 12:34 PM You're right, this is so pretty. :)

Lianna
Nov. 12, 2007 at 1:18 PM Oh my goodness. I totally felt this. I love it! Thanks!

KISSI...
Nov. 12, 2007 at 3:35 PM That's nice,   I love her poems.

lissa...
Nov. 12, 2007 at 4:36 PM It is a great poem.  One of inspriation and love.  It is so very true.

lwhea...
Nov. 12, 2007 at 4:47 PM I read this before and each time it's still a good one..Thanks...

aimgi...
Nov. 23, 2007 at 7:06 PM I hope you don't mind, I copied it and posted it to one of my blogs. Hoping to spread the word!

ameee
Nov. 23, 2007 at 9:43 PM Of course I don't mind :)

(Original Poster)

Mommy...
Nov. 30, 2007 at 4:19 PM Luv this. I too will be sharing this with others. Thanks for sharing !!!

Mommy...
Dec. 9, 2007 at 6:24 PM

What a beautiful poem!

andre...
Mar. 8, 2008 at 10:00 PM Nice poem!

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