A poem 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
Some say that how people act will tell you the character of the person, others believe that the way they act may not be a good way to jugde people. I’m always reminded of the following mass forwarded email:
Recently I was reading about how Dobson of Focus on the Family said, in essence, that he would not vote for Former Mayor Rudy G. as he had committed adultery (and shown no remorse) and had dressed up in drag (3 times!) and that a person like that should not be controlling this country (not counting his ’support’ for abortion, blah blah blah).
What if Rudy G. is the best thing for this country. What if God sees into his heart and knows the truth and not the outward appearence?
I see that from so many self-proclaimed christians, who have the whole look of a happy home, yet I wonder about their heart and if what they show to us is what they show to God. It is true, I can only go by what I see, but I also have to remember that if a person has the “look” of a sinner, they may not be.
King David, the apple of God’s eye was an adulterer, a murder and his family was a mess with murder and incest as well. To the outside, I would never think him a good candidate for king, but God knew him better. God knew his humitility and fight with his own ego.
Praise God who sees beyond the outward appearance!
I really like this poem and the analogy of king david was a perfect illustration of your point. thought provoking!
Thank you