When I say........

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 stumbleand 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 weakAnd 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 visibleBut, 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 sinnerWho received God's good grace, somehow!