Christian Poetry

CHRISTIANS

- 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 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 grace,  somehow!