"CHRISTIANS" by: Maya Angelo

When I say, "I am a christian"

I'm not shouting, "I'm clean living"

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 stumbled

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 am weak

And need his help 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 up my mess

When I say, "I am a christian"

I'm not claiming to be perfect

My flaws are much 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!