When I say I am a Christian

When I say I am a Christian 
I am 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 am 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 am 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 shares 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.

Poem written by: Carol Wimmer

John 16:33

“I have told you these things, so that in me

you may have peace. In this world you will have

trouble. But take heart! I have OVERCOME 

the world.” -- JESUS CHRIST