Maya Angelou Says it Best

I'm a Christian

from JoeUser Forums
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.


Author ~Maya Angelou~
religion
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Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
Thanks for bringing that poem into JU and to my attention Angela...

It really speaks to the heart of what we mean when we claim to be Christian (or anything else for that matter).

If I say I'm a Christian and Latter-Day Saint, and people can make of that how they may. However, everyone around only needs to watch my actions to see what it means to me (one way, or the other).
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
That is a really great poem Angela. Thanks for sharing that.

If I say I'm a Christian and Latter-Day Saint, and people can make of that how they may. However, everyone around only needs to watch my actions to see what it means to me (one way, or the other).


Excellent point Ted.