When I Say I Am a Christian

John Milton as an exercise in describing simply who he is challenged us to write that down in three statements about ourselves beginning with "I am..."


He wrote:
I am a Christian
I am an Englishman
I am a poet.


Who are you?


Something to remember as we pray for our nation, our leaders and our friends and neighbors.... adapted by Tim McCoy from anonymous

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 is why I chose this way."

When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need Someone to be my Guide.

When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not bragging I am 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 I have failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.

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 heartaches,
Which is why I cry 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.