When I Say...

Ok...Life has been busy for a while, and that's no excuse to forgo this blogging commitment, so I'm back. I am going to make a concerted effort to post at least twice a month. Our computer is soooooooo very slow and everything takes twelve times as long as it should. I am down to checking our home email once a week and my myspace as well. Once we can fit wireless, high speed into our budget, we can use the laptop, but until then...we'll deal!

So, while I have not been maintaining my own blog, I have been reading tons of great writers in my blog feed. I want to share something I read this past week. It definitely gives us all something to think about. In my Homebuilders class at church, we talked about how we feel hypocritical about our Christian present because of our past life. To me, this really sums it all up. I read it at a great blog, http://southbreezefarm.blogspot.com/2007/10/when-i-say-i-am-christian.html


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.~ Carol Wimmer, 1988

Have a blessed week!