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Christians

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!


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Posted: 02/13/2007