When I say I'm a Christian

When I say...." I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved"
I'm whispering " I get lost!"
"That is why I choose 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 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.


From what we get, we can make a living;
What we give, however, makes a life