When I Say... "I am a Christian"

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 stumbleand 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!


-Carol Wimmer-