A Poem

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'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace somehow.

 

Supplied by Edna