"Whenever You Fall...Just Get Back Up"

Sometimes I feel like such a failure...cause I fall down everyday
I start each morning with good intentions...then get lost along the way
And then the guilt comes pressing in...to add its dismal view
Shining a spotlight on what I've done or what I didn't do

Repent and get back on my feet is the only way to go
But it really seems in that regard...I'm moving awfully slow
Heart and mind in separate corners and neither wants to bend
My "flesh" is pushing retaliation...while my spirit seeks to mend

Two steps forward and three steps back...what kind of dance is that?
It feels more like a boxing round and I'm thrown to the mat
So here I am...at odds with me...which gives my head a spin
Cause a double-minded team of one...is a team that will not win

Condemnation rears it's head and although I'm well aware
That it's a weapon formed against me...I still feel such despair
And here I go again, dear Lord, falling on my face
Counting all my numerous flaws...instead of seeking grace

This position is not strategic...it's a bitter, wretched cup
No matter how many times you fall...you've got to get back up
Staying down is not an option, if you do...the race is lost
Giving up before you finish...just isn't worth the cost

Day by day...step by step...He journeys by your side
Everyday His mercy is new, to strengthen and to guide
You're not a failure when you fall...you fail when you believe
The lies the enemy conjures up...for his goal is to deceive

The depth of God's love perfectly matches each step you'll ever take
So don't get negative towards yourself...if you happen to make a mistake
Just get back up and keep your focus on the plan God has for you
His hand is always reaching down to help you start anew.

Merissa Lee Kelley
January 10, 2008

"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through
him who loved us." Romans 8:37 (NIV)

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