ImmanuelInMyHeart is offline ImmanuelInMyHeart Post #1  September 7,2010, 12:30pm
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I'M A 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.
 
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Amen....
 
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Maya is reminding me of quote from a book I am reading. "Only the damned can be saved." Jesus says the same thing. He came for the unrighteous not righteous. He came to heal the sick not the well.To find the lost not the found.
 
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Very interesting, IMIMH. I had no idea that Maya Angelou held to the Christian beliefs. This is a beautiful piece of prose that carries a poignant message.

Thanks for posting this.
 
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Ditto.



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I looked this poem up at the request of a wonderful lady [and church member] from my first home church. I was quite impressed with her writings. Thanks everyone - and thank you, Maya!
 
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