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When I Say "I Am a Christian by Carol Wimmer

When I say..."I am a Christian."
I'm not shouting "I am saved!"
I'm whispering "I get 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 to be 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.

Need a Spiritual Lift in Your Life

Join the ERF Prayer Team in the New England UMC
Have an online devotional, Daily Bread
Search the Scriptures Online
Sing praises to the Lord online with the Cyber Hymnal
Listen to sound teaching on Christian Radio
Get involved in Tres Dias or Walk to Emmaus communities
Pastors, find a church fellowship which meets evenings in which to be built up

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