WHEN I SAY..."I AM A CHRISTIAN"
——Carol Wimmer
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 thisway."
When I say..."I am a Christian",
I don't speak of this withpride.
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'm weak
and pray for strength to carryon.
When I say..."I am a Christian",
I'm not bragging of 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.
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当我说:"我是基督徒"
——卡若尔.魏莫
当我说我是基督徒时,
我并不是在叫喊着 “我是得救的”,
而是在低声的说“我曾经迷失过,
所以我选择了这条路”;
当我说我是基督徒时,
并不是因为我觉得比你高一等,
而是承认我一直在蹒跚而行,
所以我需要一位生命中的向导;
当我说我是基督徒时,
我并不是在显示自己很强壮,
而是在承认自己的软弱,
并祷告寻求继续前进的力量;
当我说我是基督徒时,
我并不是在吹嘘我的成功,
而是承认自己的失败,
并且没有能力偿还所背负的债;
当我说我是基督徒时,
我并不是在自我宣称我是完美的,
而是让你看到我生命中的瑕疵是这么的明显。
但神相信我是有价值的;
当我说我是基督徒时,
我还是会感到痛如针刺般,
我有我的一份心痛,
所以我会继续寻求他的名;
当我说我是基督徒时,
我并不是在评价你,
因为我没有那样的权柄,
我只知道我是被爱着的。
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