When I say...

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."

— Maya Angelou

AMEN

Amen. I return to Church again and again, not because I am good, but because I need help... and Jesus overwhelms me with love, when I feel I least deserve it... other times I return with gratitude, other times with a lukewarm heart, even s...ometimes with complete indifference. He never lets me approach Him with pride, or knowing. Only simple obedience will do, and the love grows from there. Then in gratitude, what else can I do but serve Him? In whatever He places before me. Be it a child, a dirty pot, a stranger, or a task. Thanks be to God