Anthropologist Theologian

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 而是在承認自己的失敗
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. 但主相信我是有價值的

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剌
I have my share of heartaches 但我有主鑲分擔我的心痛
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。




這段話真的很棒耶...