Thursday, February 7, 2008

To All My Christian Sisters...


A special friend e-mailed this poem to me. Enjoy!
(As an additional note...a reader named Jan let me know that Mayou Angelou did not write the poem I had first posted. It was written by Ms. Wimmer, and some of the lines had been changed. I have re-printed it with the correct words here, and credit is given to the true author! Thanks, Jan!)

WHEN I SAY, "I AM A CHRISTIAN"
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not shouting, "I've been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost! That's why I chose this way"

When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble-needing God 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 that I've failed and cannot ever pay the debt

When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught

When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far 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 heartache 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

Copyright 1988 Carol Wimmer

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