A TRUE CHRISTIAN

WHAT IS CHRISTIAN LIFE?

 “Christian life and having ease in life do not go together; they are different things”.

 

Saint Paisios the Athonite 
(1924-1994)

WHEN I SAY I AM A CHRISTIAN

 "When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’.”
I’m whispering “I was lost,
Now I’m found and forgiven.”

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
and need Christ 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 need His strength to carry on.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not holier than thou,
I’m just a simple sinner
Who received God’s good grace, somehow"

LEST WE FORGET

You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Matt 5:13-16)

MISSION OF A CHRISTIAN

I AM A CHRISTIAN......WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

I am Christian

When I say that ‘I am a Christian,’ I am not shouting that ‘I am clean living.’ I’m whispering 'I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say ‘I am a Christian,’ I don’t speak of this with pride. I’m confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide. 

When I say ‘I am a Christian,’ I am not trying to be strong. I’m professing that I’m weak and need His strength to carry on. 

When I say ‘I am a Christian,’ I am not bragging of success. I’m admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess. 

When I say ‘I am a Christian,’ I am not claiming to be perfect. My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it. 

When I say ‘I am a Christian,’ I still feel the sting of pain. I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name. 

When I say ‘I am a Christian,’ I’m not holier than thou. I’m just a simple sinner who received God’s good grace somehow.