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
Used by Permission

I am just a pilgrim on a journey...arent we all...