Gordon
Greene
idontshare@webtv.net
10/7/2004 1:48 PM
The Bottom Of The Stairs
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I took a walk the other day
to spend some time alone
To reflect on my christian life
and how that I have grown 


Recalling my youth I remembered
when feelings ruled my walk
I knew so much back then
and I sure did talk the talk 


I had a spiritual thermometer
that I would constantly check
The pressure I put upon myself
left me an emotional wreck 


I was up and down so much
my life was a spiritual yo-yo
The birds of the air feasted
on the seeds that did not grow 


The enemy had his fun
as he used GOD's Word against me
Putting me in bondage
by using what should have set free 


But GOD was ever patient
as He gave me time to grow
He set me apart for a season
so I could His will know 


He took away my thermometer
and cut the yo-yo string
He quieted me from endless talk
as I learned to hear silence sing 


The quietness of His still small voice
is powerful indeed
As GOD plowed my hardened heart
and planted His blessed seed 


When I am feeling dry
I will lift my voice in praise
Thanking my heavenly Father
for the beautiful sunny days


I no longer walk by feelings
for feelings come and go
My faith is firmly planted
beside the Spirit's flow


Daily in His presence
despite what feelings say
Knowing in His timing
will come a rainy day


I do not fret about 
the things that I cannot do
For I know when He is ready
I will receive His grace anew


My life a living sacrifice
offered up to GOD in prayer
Before the Upper Room
is the botttom of the stairs


.....peace.....