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"Christians"

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

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