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!
I love this poem and feel it says all that we should aspire to as Christians - that humble acceptance that we are not perfect but with God's help and our repentance we can be saved and will live with him eternally.
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I edit our church magazine and would love to publish this if you would allow me to - please let me know who I should credit it to.
Thanks again - it's awesome!!!!
Hi Ann, believe the poem was written by Maya Angelou.
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