Dr. Maya Angelou - Love Liberates

by Dr. Maya Angelou
 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!