A Poem

                                    Christians                            By Maya Angelou

 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'm 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'm a Christian"

 I'm not trying to be strong.

 I'm professing that I'm weak.

 And I need His strength to carry on.

 When I say.. "I'm a Christian"

 I'm not bragging of success.

 I'm admittingI have failed.

 And need God to clean my mess.

 When I say.. "I'm 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'm 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'm a Christian"

 I'm not holier than thou,

 I'm just a simple sinner

 Who recieved God's good grace, somehow!

Share this with somebody who already has this understanding, as reinforcement. But more importantly, share this with those who do not have a clear understanding of what it means to be a Christian, so that the myth that Christians think they are "perfect" or "better than others" can be dispelled.

 May your day be filled with many blessings!!!!!!