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I Am a Christian

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Title
I Am a Christian
Author
Maya Angelou
Submitted By
Ellen Klinke
Submitted On
March 1, 2006
Last Modified
March 2, 2006
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When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not shouting "I'm clean living."

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