When I say "I am a Christian"

by Carol Wimmer

and my photos

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

I 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

....from a stumbling, lost, weak, flawed, confused, broken and forgiven Christian.