"When I Say I Am a Christian" By: Carol Wimmer

Everyone knows the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Well I'm reading Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christian Teen Talk. I haven't gotten too far into it yet, but there was introductory poem I really liked. As I was reading this, I felt that it's pretty much exactly how I feel when I say that I'm a Christian. I don't think I'm going to reflect on it too much, because it is pretty long, and it's pretty self explanatory. So here it is:

When I Say I Am a Christian:

When I say, "I am a Christian"

I'm not shouting, "I am saved."

I'm whispering "I was lost!"

That is why I chose His way.

When I say, "I am a Christian,"

I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble

Needing God 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.