July 14, 2005
I Am A Christian
Ozark Summer Skies near Holiday Island AR
I found this peice on the blog
Nanny's Rocking Chair, one of a number of new blogs I have added to my blog roll lately
Many times I have said "I am a Christian." These days I prefer to use the term "Believer" as many people in the world think that if you are born in America of course you are a Christian...for my reading that are not Christians, I go on record to profess that I do not think this at all. In fact I think that such thinking is so dangerous as well as insulting to people of other faiths.... Anyway I liked this peice for it sums up a lot of what I believe
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's why I chose this 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 don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught
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 Wimmer
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I am just a pilgrim on a journey...arent we all...
