One step
~One slip
~~One trip
~~~One tumble
In to a great abyss I stumble
Moments ago so sure and clear,
How did this happen?
Why am I here?
Never
~Never
~~ Never again
Yet here I am ~ wondering when
~When did I slip?
~~What did I do?
All that I want
~is to be close to You.
Your dear servant Job knew just what to say
~and I remember, Your way is not my way
The heat of this fire is removing the dross
The pain that I suffer will not be a loss
Impurities gone, this saint more refined,
More valuable than gold, this servant will shine
The pain and the strain that I'm feeling this day
Are the chisels and blows of the Potter to His clay
Making and moulding this servant He loves
To be wise as a serpent ~ but gentle as a dove
Not a failure but a trial -
the accuser's a liar!
I welcome the trustworthy
Refiner's fire!
Fooled no more by life's discomfort and pain
These trails and hardships shall end as my gain
Stepping and climbing
~Gaining more ground
A moment with God
~Has turned me around!
No more smoke, just the fire
Such brilliant light
I will rest in His comfort
Find strength in His might
This journey continues from glory to glory
Each one will have his own unique story
Thank you my Father for the gift of Your Son
Continue to shape me 'til my work here is done
