Once Upon A Time ago when I became a CHRISTIAN
I placed expectations on myself
to be PERFECT~
because isn't that who
a CHRISTIAN is?
Once Upon A Time
because
I did become a
CHRISTIAN
others have put expectations on me
to be PERFECT~
because ins't that
who a CHRISTIAN is?
Once Upon A Time
when I became a CHRISTIAN
I cried out to
GOD
who clothed me
with
HIS SON'S PERFECTION
because
GOD
knows that
I can never be
&
you can never be
PEFECT.
Once Upon A Time
I gave up striving to be
PERFECT
the moment I realized that I
needed to be a CHRISTIAN
because
I needed a
PERFECT SAVIOR
to cover
IMPERFECT me
with
HIS PERFECTION
so that
HE
can be all that I can never be on my own
on my way in becoming all
who HE has created me to be~
"I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for CHRIST, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where GOD is beckoning us onward—to JESUS. I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back" (Philippians 3:12-14)
Therefore,
WHEN I SAY I AM A CHRISTIAN
(©1988 Carol Wimmer. All Rights Reserved)
When I say, “I am a Christian” I’m not shouting, “I’ve been saved!” I’m whispering, “I get lost sometimes 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 far 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 GOD'S 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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I love that I don't have it all together
and that I can't do life on my own
because fi I did then I would have never needed
JESUS.
"I can do all this through HIM who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:13)
Oh "LORD I NEED YOU" (listen to the song below)