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.
when i say i am a Christian
i don't speak of this with pride.
i'm confessing that i stumble
& 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
& 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
& 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 grace, somehow. -Maya Angelou

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