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"
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'm
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.
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(This poem is posted with the permission of the author, Carol S Wimmer, Copyright 1988