When I Say "I Am A Christian"...
「當我說『我是基督徒時』」-
這是1988年Carol S.Wimmer 發表
在the Assemblies of God periodical Hi-Call Gospel Magazine的一首詩。
詩是這樣寫的
當我說我是基督徒時,我並不是在叫喊著"我已得救"
而是在低聲的說,"我曾經迷失過",所以我選擇了這條路
當我說我是基督徒時,並不是因為我覺得比你高一等
而是承認我一直在蹣跚而行,所以我需要一位生命中的嚮導
當我說我是基督徒時,我並不是在顯示自己很強壯
而是在承認自己的軟弱,並祈禱尋求繼續前進的力量
當我說我是基督徒時,我並不是在吹噓我的成功
而是承認自己的失敗,並且沒有能力償還所背負的債
當我說我是基督徒時,我並不是在自我宣稱我是完美的
而是讓你看到我生命中的瑕疵是這麼的明顯
但上帝相信我是有價值的
當我說我是基督徒時,我還是會感到痛如針刺般
但我有上主來分擔我的心痛,所以我會繼續尋求祂的名
當我說我是基督徒時,我並不是在評價你
因為我沒有那樣的權柄,我只知道我是被愛著的
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 this way."
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
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 carry on.
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.
-Author Carol Wimmer - Copyright 1988
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