WHEN I SAY I AM A CHRISTIAN
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I am saved.”
I’m whispering “I was lost!”
That is why I chose this way.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
and need someone 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 pray for strength to carry on.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
and cannot ever pay the debt.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect,
my flaws are all too visible
but God believes I’m worth it.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartaches
which is why I seek His name.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority.
I only know I’m loved.
‘Unknown Author’ (Author: http://www.carolwimmer.com)
There are plenty more poems on the aforementioned site, well worth a visit.
5 Comments
Author known: http://www.carolwimmer.com.
17 Apr 2009 12:04 pm Filo
@ Filo.
The site, “Christian Poems” listed the piece as ‘Author Unknown’, so I just assumed they had no more information on the matter.
Thanks for letting us all know. I will update the credits…
17 Apr 2009 01:04 pm Andrew Kelsall
Excellent poem. Great..
06 Jul 2009 05:07 am Joel Wilson
@Joel → It certainly is! Thanks for commenting…
23 May 2010 07:05 am Andrew Kelsall
that’s really true …..
I am still trying to be a true christian…
#thanks for this great poem….
11 Jun 2010 03:06 pm voorhees