WHEN I SAY, "I AM A CHRISTIAN."

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY

A Midweek Spiritual Workout with
Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin

WHEN I SAY, "I AM A CHRISTIAN."

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 am weak

And pray for strength to carry on.

 

When I say ~ I am a Christian,

I'm not bragging about 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 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.

                                                                                     ~ Carol S. Wimmer 1988

 

On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, say. “I am a Christian, and I am loved.”