當我說我是基督徒時

When I say..."I am a Christian"當我說我是基督徒時

I'm not shouting "I am saved"我並不是在叫喊著 "我是得救的

I'm whispering "I get lost!"而是在低聲的說 "我曾經迷失過

That is why I chose this way.所以我選擇了這條路"

When I say..."I am a Christian"當我說我是基督徒時

I don't speak of this with pride.並不是因為我覺得比你高一等

I'm confessing that I stumble而是承認我一直在蹣跚而行

and need someone to be my guide.所以我需要一位生命中的嚮導

When I say..."I am a Christian"當我說我是基督徒時

I'm not trying to be strong.我並不是在顯示自己很強壯

I'm professing that I'm weak而是在承認自己的軟弱

and pray for strength to carryon.並祈禱尋求繼續前進的力量

When I say..."I am a Christian"當我說我是基督徒時

I'm not bragging of success.我並不是在吹噓我的成功

I'm admitting I have failed而是承認自己的失敗

and cannot ever pay the debt.並且沒有能力償還所背負的債

When I say..."I am a Christian"當我說我是基督徒時

I'm not claiming to be perfect,我並不是在自我宣稱我是完美的

my flaws are too visible而是讓你看到我生命中的瑕疵是這麼的明顯

but God believes I'm worth it.但神相信我是有價值的

When I say..."I am a Christian"當我說我是基督徒時

I still feel the sting of pain我還是會感到痛如針刺般

I have my share of heartaches但我有神來分擔我的心痛

which is why I seek His name.所以我會繼續尋求祂的名

When I say..."I am a Christian"當我說我是基督徒時

I do not wish to judge.我並不是在評價你

I have no authority.因為我沒有那樣的權柄

I only know I'm loved.我只知道我是被愛著的