When I say "I am a Christian" 
    By: Carol Wimmer 
 
When I say..." I am a Christian" 
I'm not shouting "I am saved" 
I'm whispering "I get lost" 
"That is why I chose this way" 
 
When I say..."I am a Christian" 
I don't speak of this with pride 
I'm confessing that I stumble 
and need someone 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 all 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.