Christians

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.
>
> 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.
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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.
>
> 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.
>
> May your day be filled with many blessings! Ps.91:1