I am a Christian
Posted by: TamiJoy34 <TamiJoy34@...>
I am a Christian
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 bel ieves 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.
Author ~Maya Angelou~
Share this with those who already have this understanding, as reinforcement.
And, 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.
TamiJoy
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"Live in such a way, that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, the devil says, 'OH, NO, SHE"S AWAKE!'"
When Satan comes knocking at your door just simply say... "Jesus will you get that for me? "
Jesus Christ is the Savior, Healer, Baptizer and Soon Coming King!
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