When I say . . . I am a Christian

I'm not shouting "I am saved."

I'm whispering "I get lost"

That is why I chose this way.

When I say . . . I am a Christian

I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble

and need someone to be my guide.

When I say . . . I am a Christian

I'm not trying to be strong.

I'm professing that I am weak

and pray for strength to carry on.

When I say . . . I am a Christian

I'm not bragging of success.

I'm admitting I have failed

and cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say . . . I am a Christian

I'm not claiming to be perfect.

My flaws are 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

which is why I seek HIS name.

When I say . . . I am a Christian

I do not wish to judge.

I have no authority

I only know I'm loved.

Author unknown. If anyone has a proprietary interest in this story please authenticate and I will be happy to credit, or remove, as the circumstances dictate.

Thanks to Daren Bullock http://www.youthpages.org

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