When I say..."I am a Christian", 當我說我是基督徒時,
I'm not shouting "I am saved". 我並不是在向大家嚷嚷:「我已得救」;
I'm whispering "I get lost!" 而是在低聲說,「我曾經迷失過」,
"That is why I chose this way." " 所以我選擇踏上這條路。"
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. 因此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. 並尋求繼續邁步向前的力量。
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. 承認無力償還所背負的債。
When I say, “I am a Christian”,當我說我是基督徒時,
I don’t think I know it all. 我並不是以為我什麼都知道了;
I submit to my confusion, 而是表達我的疑惑,
asking humbly to be taught. 坦承我需要謙卑的尋找答案。
When I say..."I am a Christian", 當我說我是基督徒時,
I'm not claiming to be perfect. 我並不是在宣稱我是完美無暇;
my flaws are too visible, 而是明白我的缺陷、弱點太明顯,
but God believes I'm worth it. 但神仍然樂意接納,認為我是有價值的。
When I say..."I am a Christian", 當我說我是基督徒時,
I still feel the sting of pain. 我依舊會感受針刺般的痛楚;
I have my share of heartaches, 不同的是,我多了一位可以分擔我的難受,
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、批評身旁的人;
I have no authority. 因為我沒有那個資格,
I only know I'm loved. 我只知道,祂是深深愛著我的。
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