A POEM



When I Say "I am A Christian"

~by Carol Winner

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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'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 that I have failed

and cannot ever pay my 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 know I'm only loved.

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