When I say... "I'm a Christian"

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 got 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 carry on.並禱告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面

　

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