Monday Music - No Easy Out

"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." Hebrews 10:36

ONE STEP AT A TIME
Too many times around the block, and you know it-
You sang the song, you danced the dance.
Found out that "freeway" was a
quick trip to the bottom;
You heard an offer for a second chance.
You heard that Jesus could make things new;
It sounded perfect- too good to be true;
Thought that would be the way to go.
You made the right decision
but you really need to know that it's

No pat answer, no quick fix;
No magic potion, no bag of tricks.
It's a lot of perseverance – stayin' on the right track.
It's pushin' forward – never, never lookin' back.
No bed of roses, no pleasure cruise;
No Sunday picnic, no guarantee you'll never lose.
It takes commitment 'cause it's an uphill climb.
It takes the Spirit helpin' you one step at a time.

You took Him at His word- took hold of salvation.
He gave His Spirit as a strength and guide.
Still you're frustrated with you own situation;
Sometimes in don't seem like the "old man" died.
You still got problems, you still got doubt;
Faith in Jesus ain't no easy out.
But you're makin' progress- it's slow but sure.
Remember vict'ry comes to the
ones who will endure 'cause there's

No pat answer, no quick fix;
No magic potion, no bag of tricks.
It's a lot of perseverance – stayin' on the right track.
It's pushin' forward – never, never lookin' back.
No bed of roses, no pleasure cruise;
No Sunday picnic, no guarantee you'll never lose.
It takes commitment 'cause it's an uphill climb.
It takes the Spirit helpin' you one step at a time.

Through the struggle the Lord will help you carry on!
In your weakness he'll hold you and make you strong.

Oh, but it's no pat answer, no quick fix;
No magic potion, no bag of tricks.
It's a lot of perseverance – stayin' on the right track.
It's pushin' forward – never, never lookin' back.
No bed of roses, no pleasure cruise;
No Sunday picnic, no guarantee you'll never lose.
It takes commitment 'cause it's an uphill climb.
It takes the Spirit helpin' you one step at a time.

"One Step at a Time" Words and Music by Dave Burkum.
© Copyright 1992 by Dave Burkum (burkum.com).