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!
For all of you who ridicule or even hate Christians this says it all!
2007-02-28 03:00:16 · 16 answers · asked by drivn2excelchery 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As pointed out by the first "answeree" I have found that poem indeed was not written by Maya Angelou but by Carol Wimmer and this isn't even the original poem. I recieved this email this morning and wanted to share. In any case it still embodies the truth of the Chraracteristics, aspirations, and reality of a Christian. It still say's it all!
2007-02-28 03:16:34 · update #1
It is a lovely poem and so very true.
For the person who denies it is Maya that is okay, it is very much in her style.
Doesn't change the fact that the poem speaks the truth.
2007-02-28 03:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by thankyou "iana" 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whether it's by Maya Angelou or not, it's a beautiful poem, and describes exactly how Chrisitans SHOULD feel.
And actually, for the person who said it doesn't rhyme, it does. It's supposed to be a quatrain with an abcb rhyming structure. But poetry doesn't have to rhyme to be poetry.
2007-02-28 03:13:16 · answer #2 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh, no it doesn't. This lovely poem doesn't include the fact that, as a Christian, Ms. Angelou believes in fairy tales like people walking on water and rising from the dead. That means her spiritual serenity is dependent on believing things that aren't true.
2007-02-28 03:07:59 · answer #3 · answered by grammartroll 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is lovely and I have read it before...the only thing is...it only speaks for real Christians who represent only a small portion of the people on Yahoo Answers.
ME
2007-02-28 03:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that poem explain exactly how a christian should think.
2007-02-28 03:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I hear the word Christian I just think....delusional and insecure. Who cares what Maya thinks
2007-02-28 03:03:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Very good testimony. Lord knows this sight needs it. May God richly bless you.
2007-02-28 03:05:32 · answer #7 · answered by clintea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought poems were supposed to rhyme.
And she was the Poet Laureate?
please.
2007-02-28 03:03:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not by Maya Angelou. Sorry.
2007-02-28 03:03:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd never heard that before, I just wanted to comment that it's a nice poem. :)
2007-02-28 03:03:48 · answer #10 · answered by CHRISTINA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋