These are two different versions of the same writing. They are both so true. 
I am a New Creation in Christ. I am not better than anyone else. I am just 
Saved and Loved. I thank and praise God, my Father.

"When I say I am a Christian," by Maya Angelou


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!


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When I say, "I am a Christian"
by Carol Wimmer 


When I say, "I am a Christian"


I'm not shouting, "I’ve been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost!
That's why I chose this way".


When I say, "I am a Christian"


I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble -
Needing God 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 that I've failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.


When I say, "I am a Christian"


I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion
Asking humbly to be taught.


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 heartache,
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

Firsts

Firsts

This Thanksgiving Season, let's remember 

to lift those in prayer who are going 

through their 'Firsts'. Their First 

Thanksgiving without a loved one who 

has passed away. Maybe it will be the 

First birthday, holiday, week, month, 

year. I know from experience that the 

Firsts are very hard to get through. 

And please be more patient and 

considerate of others through this 

Holiday Season. You never know who

may be going through a 'First'.

Heavenly Father, I lift each person 

to You who is going through Firsts.

Lord You know who each and every one

is. I pray Your comfort for them, as 

only You can comfort. Please give 

them strength, courage, and peace.

Lord, please help them through this

time of their sadness. Let them see 

the things they have to be thankful

for. Father, bring them close to You.

Please bless them in whatever it is

that You know they need. Thank You 

Heavenly Father, for all the many

blessings You give to us.

In Jesus Precious Name,

Amen

John 14:18 I will not leave you 

comfortless: I will come to you.

Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait 

on the LORD shall renew their 

strength; They shall mount

up 

with wings like eagles, they 

shall run and not be weary, 

th

ey shall walk and not faint.

Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD himself 

goes before you and will be with 

you; he will never leave you nor 

forsake you. Do not be afraid; do 

not be discouraged."

2 John 1:3 Grace, mercy, and peace 

will be with you from God the Father 

and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the 

Son of the Father, in truth and love.