Written 3/29/09

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 stumbleand 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 weakand need HIS strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian"I'm not bragging of success.I'm admitting I have failedand 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 visiblebut, 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 heartachesSo I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian"I'm not holier than thou,I'm just a simple sinnerwho received God's good grace, somehow.

Reflection: I wish that most people saw that THIS is what a real Christian is. I wish people would stop judging us and telling us that we think we are better than them. I love this poem just because it shows what a real Christian is and I hope that all the people who think differently will one day reazlize this.

~Stevie~