【雙語園地】當我說我是基督徒

 

神祝福你的原因

作者: Carol S.Wimmer 翻譯:以恩

 


當我說,"我是基督徒"時,
我並不是在大喊:"我得救啦!"
我是在喁喁私語:"我曾經迷失
所以為何我選擇了這條道路"。

 

當我說,"我是基督徒"時,
我並不是因為人的驕傲。
我是在懺悔,我曾經跌倒,
所以需要上帝來帶領我。

 

當我說,"我是基督徒"時,
並不是要表示我很堅強。
我是在自白,因為我軟弱,
所以祈求有能力前行。

 

當我說,"我是基督徒"時,
我不是在祈求成功,
我是在承認我曾經失敗,
甚至無法償還罪債。

 

當我說,"我是基督徒"時,
我並不認為已經知道一切。
我只是交託我的迷惘,
謙卑地祈求教導。

 

當我說,"我是基督徒"時,
並不是宣告我已經完全。
我有太多顯而易見的瑕疵,
但是神相信我有價值。

 

當我說,"我是基督徒"時,
我依然可以感受被(荊棘)刺的疼痛。
我在這令人痛心的事上有份,
所以我尋求神的名。

 

當我說,"我是基督徒"時,
我並不是要論斷。
我沒有那樣的權柄,
我只知道我深深被愛。 


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When I say I am a Christian
Written by  Carol S.Wimmer

When I say, "I am a Christian"

I'm not shouting, "I've been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost sometimes
That's why I chose this way"


When I say, "I am a Christian"
I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble –
needing God to be my guide


When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak
and pray for strength to carry on


When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed
and cannot ever pay the debt


When I say, "I am a Christian"
I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion
asking humbly to be taught


When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible
but God believes I'm worth it


When I say, "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache
which is why I seek God's name


When I say, "I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge
I have no authority
I only know I'm loved

 

 

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