I AM A CHRISTIAN - By Maya Angelou


                     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 ~Maya Angelou~