Christians - By Maya Angelou

Christians - By Maya Angelou

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting
"I'm clean living.'"
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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This poem helps our
understanding of what it means to be a Christian, so that the myth that
Christians think they are "perfect" or "better than others"can be totally
dispelled.

ALL CHRISTIANS ARE A WORK IN PROGRESS!