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.

Written by: Maya Angelou

I've always loved this poem because it is so true. Many times even as Christians we don't remember where we came from or what we were before the blood of Jesus cleansed us and set us free from the sting of death and the pain of sin. We weren't saved by anything we did, we were saved because God loved us even in our sins. We all did and still do fall short of the glory of God, none of us have arrived or even come close to his perfection. We strive to be more like him, but let's face it we all have those places in our hearts that we wish weren't there or didn't exist. So I just want to remind myself and all of you that I don't claim to be perfect I make my share of mistakes and I wish I didn't, but when I do I call on his name and ask for his forgiveness to cover my thoughts, my actions, and my words everyday. I want to be a loving Christian who shows others a very small glimpse of God's love. We are here to lift up and encourage one another, that's what God's love did for us. He pulled us from a life that had no real meaning and set our feet on stable land. Thank you God for your hand of correction when I need it. In closing I'll pray for you and you pray for me. God knows we all need his forgiveness.

Ephesians 1:7 - In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace

Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God 2:9 - Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Ephesians 2:4 - But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us 2:5 - Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, by grace ye are saved

And Remember

YOU'RE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THIS SINGLE PARENT JOURNEY!!

God Bless You!!