When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved"
I'm whispering "I get lost!"
"That is why I chose this way."When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need someone 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 pray for strength to carry on.When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
and cannot ever pay the debt.When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
my flaws are too visible
but God believes I'm worth it.When I say..."I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartaches
which is why I seek His name.When I say..."I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority.
I only know I'm loved.
It takes strength to be firm,It takes courage to be gentle.It takes strength to stand guard,It takes courage to let down your guard.It takes strength to conquer,It takes courage to surrender.It takes strength to be certain,It takes courage to have doubt.It takes strength to fit in,It takes courage to stand out.It takes strength to feel a friend's pain,It takes courage to feel your own pain.It takes strength to hide your own pains,It takes courage to show them.It takes strength to endure abuse,It takes courage to stop it.It takes strength to stand alone,It takes courage to lean on another.It takes strength to love,It takes courage to be loved.It takes strength to survive,It takes courage to live
