I am a Christian

SOURCE:   "I am a Christian" by Carol Wimmer.  (Often mistakenly attributed to Maya Angelou) https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/i-am-a-christian/

KEYWORDS:  Grace, love, forgiveness, discipleship, arrogance, pride, sinner

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 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