I am a Christian

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!