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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

When I say I am a Christian

When I say,"I am a Christian,"
I'm not shouting "I am saved."
I'm whispering "I was lost!
That is why I chose His way."

When I say,"I am a Christian,"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
Needing God 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 don't think I know it all.
I submit to my confusion
asking humbly to be taught.

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 shares 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.

~from the book Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul~

definitely a book worth reading. (:

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