What do I mean when I say "I am a Christian"?

Ser cristão é ser simples como uma flor, forte como uma rocha e profundo como o mar! :)

{To be a Christian is to be simple as a flower, strong as a stone and profound as the sea!}

Quero dividir com vocês este poema escrito em 1988 por Carol Wimmer:

When I say..."I am a Christian"

I'm not shouting "I am saved"

I'm whispering "I was 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 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 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 all 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 speak 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.

{Na foto: Paulinha, Ju & Gi - Tirando a foto: Clebinho - Local: Sto Antônio}