When I say

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!

By Carol Wimmer

ps: source:http://hanshinta1.blogspot.com/2010/09/when-i-say-i-am.html#comment-form

ini puisi menunjukkan wajah kristen kita yang sebenarnya, dimana kita emank gak perfect n bisa ngelakuin kesalahan. tapi karena ketidaksempurnaan itu, kita menjadi anak yang berharga dimataNYA. karena sebenarnya TUHAN mengetahui kelemahan2 kita, dan jika kita bisa bertahan sampai sekarang itu karena Anugrahnya buat kita. GBu all my friends