Wednesday 17 June 2009

I'm A Christian

A poem by May Angelou. :)

When I say... "I am 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 (you),
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow!

2 comments:

Rachael said...

Hi! I was searching for the lyrics for the song "rest in your love" which we sang during Miracle Service tonight and I randomly entered into ur blog! I read some of your posts and Im surprised to know you're one of the praiselighters! Is this God's arrangement or what?
Cheers, Rachael =D

Lionel Low said...

Haha.. yes indeed! I'm even surprised that I posted the lyrics to the song in the first place. Too long back I couldn't even remember. :P