Christians

[bshaw96]

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!



Share this with somebody who already has this understanding, as reinforcement. But more importantly, share this with those who do not have a clear 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 dispelled.

May your day be filled with many blessings!!!

 

[Ainuhina]

beautiful post and a good reminder...thanks for posting

 

[Mr_E]

I enjoyed that as well!

 

[Megaduck]

Thank you for the post. It was enjoyable to read.

God Bless,
Justin.

 

[liquorice]

wow.. thankyou

 

[setmefree]

Thanks Bs
I will copy this and share it with others.

keith

 

[AvgJoe]

Beautiful message! Thanks for sharing.