Christians - By Maya Angelou

[Foxy]

Christians - By Maya Angelou

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!

Share this with somebody who already has this understanding, as reinforcement.
Or, 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.

[nickleahevan]

Thank you for sharing this Foxy. It gives me the renewed faith that I needed. I wish everyone had this understanding.

[Foxy]

you are welcome!!

[chevy]

Really touches the heart. That is what a true Christian is about. You can share these anytime Foxy.

[smith63]

Thanks Foxy for posting the poem. Maya Angelou is a gifted writer and I think she knows exactly what it is she writes about.

[Foxy]

What I like about Maya is that when I read her words, I can hear her speak them. I love listening to her read her poetry and writings.

[bikerwannabe]

That was wonderful Foxy. I think everyone needs a reminder every now and then.

[mark]

.............Excellent & humble post. Thanks for sharing.

We all could use advice like that..........see ya mark

[acoolmom777]

Great Poem, I ran a copy off for me and I am going to send a copy to my preacher....Thanks girl, that came right when I needed to hear it the most....:)

[JohnQ]

Amen!

[preacherman]

Thanks for sharing the poem. I am going to share it with our congregation Sunday. WOW

[Foxy]

Where is your congregation? Maybe I will come and listen.

[Bengals_Mama]

This was great, I am going to pass this on... and I might add this to the website!

[BADBOY]

My first time reading this post and that hit right at home!!!

Thanks foxy and that you Bengals_Mama for the post so I could see it. I would never found it on my own