Christians

By Maya Angelou

When I say...

"I am a Christian"I'm not shouting,

"I'm clean living'."I'm whispering,

"I was lost,

Now I'm found and forgiven.

"When I say... "I am a Christian"I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble

And need Christ 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 need His strength to carry on.

When I say... "I am a Christian"I'm not bragging of success.

I'm admitting I have failed

And need God to clean my mess.

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

My flaws are far too visible

But, God believes I am 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 good grace, somehow!

Share this with somebody who already has this understanding, as reinforcement.

But more importantly, share this with those who do not have a clear understanding of what it means to be a Christian, so that the myth that Christians think they are "perfect" or "better than others” can be dispelled.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela