Do you like it? Just thought I would share it. I think it's inspirational.
Christian by Maya Angelou
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.
2007-02-05 07:31:46 · 9 answers · asked by Stacey B 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Beautiful. To be a Christian one must be humble, honest and hungry. These qualities are evident in this poem.
2007-02-05 07:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by babydoll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I read on Snopes.com that this is not in fact a Maya Angelou poem...
2007-02-05 15:39:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's awesome, and that's what we should all profess to be.
I will admit I can get prideful at times, but God's grace covers sin!
2007-02-05 15:37:59 · answer #3 · answered by Doug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't typically like Angelou Poems, that one is pretty good though. Too bad most Christians don't really act that way.
2007-02-05 15:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its been posted here before. Same old self-affirming circle-jerk as always.
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you're right Bettierage...its by Carrol Wimmer and written in 1988.
http://www.snopes.com/glurge/christian.asp
2007-02-05 15:38:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hallelujah! Nuff said, Christ said it all.
2007-02-05 15:39:41 · answer #6 · answered by C.O.G. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very nice, Stacey. Thank you. Have a blessed day.
2007-02-05 15:36:41 · answer #7 · answered by cmw 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nice poem... its very rare to to see such nice poem like this here in Q&A keep it up sissy!
2007-02-05 15:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by Janelyn B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
boring
2007-02-05 15:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by Sean 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋