Poetry

[avanta7]

I AM A CHRISTIAN

BY
MAYA ANGELOU

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'm 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.
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I found this posted on ChitChat tonight. Sometimes it pays to go into those threads.