I_amA_Christian

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting, "I am saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost"
"That's why I chose His 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'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are all 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 S. Wimmer
Used by Permission

Submitted by Sherry Bowman

Dear friends,
This poem is the heart of what I believe. Many people have passed through these pages, that do not know the love of Jesus and have said that Christians judge, condemn, and speak as hypocrites. As the poem says... "I do not wish to judge you, because I have no authority. My flaws are all too visible...and I'm confessing that I have stumbled".

My only desire, when you visit my pages, is that you will feel and come to know the love that Jesus has for you. Not feel as though you are being condemned or judged.

Jesus came that we may have life... and have it more abundantly! He is not a dead prophet that spoke great things... BUT, a risen Savior...that is as real today, as the days He walked the earth.

We are not loved by Jesus because we are special.... You and I are special because Jesus loves us and gave His life for us so that we may truly be free!

I pray the peace of Jesus that passes all understanding, be with you as you visit these pages!