Sunday, August 12, 2007

BE BLESSED!

When I say…”I’m a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I’m clean living’.”
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!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love it. So true. Being a Chrisian is not a pride thing but rather a relationship with God. I am too busy being on my knees asking for guidance, forgiveness and strength to be throwing stones at any one else. Great post!

All for His glory, ~Rhen

Anonymous said...

I love that poem, too. It so perfectly expresses what it is to be a Christian - not perfect, just forgiven.