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 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 Unknown