Poem

After a few interesting conversations with a coworker at work - about Christianity and what I believe and why I believe it - my mind went to this poem I received in a forward quite a while ago. So I thought I would post it.

When I say 'I am a Christian', I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say that 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting 'I am clean living'.
I'm whispering 'I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.'

 
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 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 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 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 grace, somehow

When I say 'I am a Christian', I do not wish to judge
I have no authority - I only know I'm loved