I'm A Christian.

[navygreen]

I gave the devotional this morning in our Parents at Home group, and I really think this is a beautiful poem.

Comments

weird coincidence?

[welfy]

I've had this in my journal for a long time and wonder now who wrote what first!

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When I Say "I Am A Christian"...

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved"
I'm whispering "I get lost!"
"That is why I chose this way."

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need someone 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 I have failed
and cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
my flaws are 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 heartaches
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.

-Author Carol Wimmer - Copyright 1988

Re: weird coincidence?

[navygreen]

It appears your version is the original one, and the version I had found and used was an infringed version that has somehow become linked with Angelou over time. :-/

Re: weird coincidence?

[welfy]

Your version seems Maya Angelou-like though. It's hard to explain. But yeah, this kind of thing happens all the time. :^)

Re: weird coincidence?

[saffirebleu]

I actually prefer the infringed version. :D

[marshmelococoa]

That's a great poem, whoever wrote it.

[scarletharlot52]

*That* is how religion should be.