I AM

I can say, “I have been” and most will doubt that I ever was

I can say, “I will become” and most will place their bets that I never do

I can say, “I am” and most will attack my continuing to be

Thank God for those few who will forget what I was, encourage my reaching for all that I might become, and will help press me toward bettering all that I am

From Phil 3:13-14