When I say..

When I say.. 

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.

Maya Angelou