When I Say "I Am A Christian"
When I say..."I am a Christian" 当我说我是基督徒时,
I'm not shouting "I am saved" 我并非在叫喊“我是得救的”
I'm whispering "I got lost!" 而是低声说“我曾经迷失过,
"That is why I chose this way." 所以我选择了这条路”
When I say..."I am a Christian" 当我说我是基督徒时,
I don't speak of this with pride. 我并非因为我觉得高人一等
I'm confessing that I stumble 而是承认我在蹒跚而行
and need someone to be my guide. 所以我需要一名向导
When I say..."I am a Christian" 当我说我是基督徒时
I'm not trying to be strong. 我并非展示自己的强壮
I'm professing that I'm weak 而是在承认自己的软弱
and pray for strength to carry on. 并祈祷寻求继续前进的力量
When I say..."I am a Christian" 当我说我是基督徒时
I'm not bragging of success. 我并不是在吹嘘我的成功
I'm admitting I have failed 而是在承认自己的失败
and cannot ever pay the debt. 并且没有能力偿还所背负的债
When I say..."I am a Christian" 当我说我是基督徒时
I'm not claiming to be perfect, 我并不是在自我宣称我是完美的
my flaws are too visible 而是让你看到我生命中的瑕疵是这么的明显
but God believes I'm worth it. 但主相信我是有价值的
When I say..."I am a Christian" 当我说我是基督徒时
I still feel the sting of pain 我依然会感到沉痛 I have my share of heartaches 但我有主来分担我的心痛
which is why I seek His name. 所以我会继续寻求他的名
When I say..."I am a Christian" 当我说我是基督徒时
I do not wish to judge. 我并非在评价你
I have no authority. 我没有那样的权柄
I only know I'm loved. 我仅仅知道我是被爱着的 |