When i Say I Am A Christian 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'm a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
but, God believes I'm worth it.

When I say..."I'm 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'm 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'm 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'm a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
who received God's grace somehow

When I say..."I'm a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
and need God to clean my mess.

by Maya Angelou