"When I say I'm 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 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.
