I am a Christian

I AM A CHRISTIAN
By Maya Angelou
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> When I say... "I am a Christian"
> I stil! l feel the sting of pain,
> I have my share of heartaches
> So I call upon His name.
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> 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, someho