Monday 6 September 2010

WHAT I AM


DON'T GET ME WRONG


When I say that 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting that 'I am good living.

I'm whispering 'I was lost, but 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's help 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 is saved by Grace somehow.



1 comment:

Andrea said...

What beautiful words - so simple and true. The older I get - the more I realize my need for Him and His awesome grace, power, and love.