Definition of a Christian

This hits hard right now and I shared it tonight at Wesley so I wanted to share it here.


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.