Well, this is my first post for this blog. And I admit the thought of what I am about to begin, this journey of my Christian expression is somewhat daunting. The purpose behind this blog isn't to present myself holy and blameless to whosoever shall read this. No, this is to share my journey of faith and discernings. I know some will be provoked to think. Others will be simply offended. And of course still others will just think I am a nut. But that's alright. I am a nut. I am peculiar. I planned to be extreme-in faith that is. But no sooner than I push "publish post" will something come to attack me. This is alright. The BLOOD prevails and always will. So please, definitely pray for me as I continue to press towards the mark, and share the travels along the way.
Now, in regards to the poem below. This is from the incomparable Maya Angelou. For a first post it is more than effecient to state that "I am a Christian." And so I begin this blog not with a stifling appetizer or heavy main course, but with a sweet desert. Enjoy.
"When I say 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
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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