Christians

[John 3:16]

Christians
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>   - By Maya Angelou
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>   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."
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>   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.
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>   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.
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>   When I say. "I am a Christian"
>   I'm not bragging of success.
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>   I'm admitting I have failed
>   And need God to clean my mess.
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>   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 wor th it.
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>   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.
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>   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.
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>   Share this with somebody who already has this understanding, as
>   reinforcement. But more importantly, share this with those who do
>   not have a clear
>   understanding of what it means to be a Christian, so that the myth
>   that Christians
>   think they are "perfect" or "better than others" can be dispelled.
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>   May your day be filled with many blessings!   Ps.91:1