When I say...

When I say that 'I am a Christian', I am not 
shouting that 'I am clean living. I'm whispering 'I was lost,

but 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!