I’mnotshouting"I’mcleanlivin’."
I’mwhispering"Iwaslost,
NowI’mfoundandforgiven."
WhenIsay…"IamaChristian"
Idon’tspeakofthiswithpride.
I’mconfessingthatIstumble
andneedChristtobemyguide.
WhenIsay…"IamaChristian"
I’mnottryingtobestrong.
I’mprofessingthatI’mweak
AndneedHisstrengthtocarryon.
WhenIsay…"IamaChristian"
I’mnotbraggingofsuccess.
I’madmittingIhavefailed
AndneedGodtocleanmymess.
WhenIsay…"IamaChristian"
I’mnotclaimingtobeperfect,
Myflawsarefartoovisible
But,GodbelievesIamworthit.
WhenIsay…"IamaChristian"
Istillfeelthestingofpain.
Ihavemyshareofheartaches
SoIcalluponHisname.
WhenIsay…"IamaChristian"
I’mnotholierthanthou,
I’mjustasimplesinner
WhoreceivedGod’sgoodgrace,somehow!
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"Educationisthemostpowerfulweaponwhichyoucanusetochangetheworld."
NelsonMandela