'I am a Christian' 

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 
A nd 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! 
 
Pretty is as Pretty does... 
But beautiful is just plain beautiful!