"I am a Christian"

One of the hardest things for me to do is to tell people I am a Christian.With all the doubt and criticism that Christianity is faced with, I'm afraid that I will not be able to accomplish this very thing!

I believe that the most effective way to tell someone about Jesus is not by telling them, but instead by showing them. Through my acts of love. More importantly, through my acts of loving others. I believe this because when I read through the Bible, the backbone of every verse seems to be based on love, somehow or another. Also, I say this because it is through others love for me that I see Christ as well! This is why I am so proud to be a part of my church. I have experienced love firsthand from many people at the Church of the Crossroads. Love speaks volumes more than words can.

I'll admit that I have problems with this. Sometimes I get in God's way and try to do things myself. This will not work. Instead I need to quit worrying about what I will do and let God do it through me.

So, in doing this I am asking God to show me ways to love. People. Love them as myself.

By letting God love me the way only He can!

By letting Him take control in my life.

By letting God in.

This is the best way that I am convinced to tell someone about God. By letting Him in my life.

I came across this poem by Carol Wimmer from 1988 through Mark Verbers site and it got me thinking about this, so I thought I would share. Here is the poem.....

 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 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 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


Copyright 1988 Carol Wimmer