When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
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'm 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'm 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 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 sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow!
who do you think said this?
and for Christians,,,,
how does it make you feel?
2006-07-30 15:04:17 · 19 answers · asked by melissa s 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No I did not write it.
this is who wrote it since so far no one knows.
Christians - By Maya Angelou
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for all you haters, please have a little respect if at all possible and respect my right to share with fellow Christians and please keep your hate filled comments to yourself.
2006-07-30 15:19:14 · update #1
Don't know who said this and it makes feel like saying AMEN!
2006-07-30 15:08:55 · answer #1 · answered by His eyes are like flames 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are beautiful and humble verses and if you live by them, they are even more beautiful. The only problem is that most Christians lose the humble part, so after being a Christian for 23 years, I'm now Wiccan. I think these verses mostly make me feel sad, because if that's the way it really was, I wouldn't have went searching for something else.
2006-07-30 22:29:04 · answer #2 · answered by Gypsy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'll go out on a limb and say you yourself wrote it, else a christian. I haven't an idea. I was touched by what you wrote, even though I am an agnostic (just accept it please, my mind's not changing). I shall pass it on to other christians that I know. I'm glad that I had a chance to read this, and glad you feel so strongly about it.
Have a nice day!
2006-07-30 22:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by cadence_lost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure who said this...but from the the first answer, I gather its a song ???
This pretty much somes up how a newly saved person (or any Christian for that matter) might feel...and its cool...I love it.
2006-07-30 22:11:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kyle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know who said it--never heard it before, but whoever wrote it has a real grasp of what being a Christian means and should mean to every one of us.
Kas
2006-07-30 22:08:37 · answer #5 · answered by scc1fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
Blessed be the meek, they shall inherit the earth.
Sometimes we need to be reminded of our need for humility.
2006-07-30 22:14:42 · answer #6 · answered by n9wff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever said it has the right attitude. We are strong only when we realize that we are weak and need God.
2006-07-30 22:10:53 · answer #7 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.debwebonline.com/Mercy_in_Jesus/christian.html
-Author Carol Wimmer - Copyright 1988
2006-07-30 22:08:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know who said this but it is very good and so very true. It speaks of how we are to live as Christians. Thanks for sharing it in your question.
2006-07-30 22:11:15 · answer #9 · answered by Pinky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is exactly right. I hope it helps the non-believers understand where we are coming from.
2006-07-30 22:08:23 · answer #10 · answered by nancy jo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋