I climb the stairs each day,
Then I turn on the light.
Sometimes it’s still dark out.
I rock ’til it gets bright.
Sipping my cup o’ coffee,
Rocking as I pray,
I meditate and read His Word
As I welcome each new day.
I can rock away troubles;
I can sit here and be still.
I can listen to the Spirit,
And discern the Father’s Will.
I can rock in my wicker chair
Until my head and heart are clear.
I can feel the Lord’s presence
And thank God He’s ever near.
And when my rocking’s over
I thank Jesus for his time,
And slowly I descend the stairs
(It’s my 12-step program climb).
Climb down to face the world.
Climb down to start my day.
Use the Fruits of the Spirit
In a thoughtful kind of way:
- Thank You for the LOVE,
- the JOY
- and the PEACE that are mine.
- Help me, Lord, with PATIENCE,
- KINDNESS
- GOODNESS
- and FAITHFULNESS (which brings blessings)
8. Help me with GENTLENESS,
9. and SELF-CONTROL.
10. Help me live HUMBLY with an ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
11. and a response of GENEROSITY, FORGIVENESS,
12. OBEDIENCE and INTEGRITY.
IN JESUS NAME, AMEN!
And now I am at the bottom of the stairs where these words greet me across from the front door – “The Greatest of These is Love” – and these angels smile at me on the wall beneath the stairs:
I rock! And my day will rock, too
Because I have taken time to pray.
I rock! And you will rock, too
Because I pray for you, too, each day.
On the back side of this page
Is a list of each WordPress friend.
I ask the Lord to guard you.
Rock on! Accept the love I send.
Thanks for visiting JanBeek.
Have a love-filled day!
See ya tomorrow.
Meantime, enjoy this song that was a hit in 1955
(I was a sophomore in high school…
great memories of rockin’ school dances!!)
Comments on: "I Rock!" (18)
I love this! What a beautiful poem. Great way to start the day for sure. May you feel the Lord’s hand upon you in a mighty way as you walk through your day. (((Hugs))).
Thank you, {{{Donna}}}, I do! I pray you do, too. <3
Beautiful and so inspirational. Thank you Jan!
Thak you for reading and taking the time to respond, {{{Fran}}}. Have a blessed day! <3
I absolutely adore this Jan! And thank you for sharing the beauty that you surround yourself with! I have been trying to do more of this……
I hope you are able to carve out the time to do so, {{{Wendi}}} <3 God bless you!
Thank you Jan!
What a wonderful poem! And I’m glad that you slowly descend the stairs by reciting your 12-step program “climb”. Not only does it reinforce the message but it also helps you to take those steps slowly and carefully! 💕🥰
Indeed! Thanks so much for your affirmation, Laina. Have a great day!
What a great post of spirtiual renewal each day! Well done Jan. You Rock!!😎
Thank you, {{{Dwight}}} <3
A blessed day
You do rock Jan!! Blessings! ♥♥
Thank you! Blessings to you, too!! <3
I like your 12-step program, creative and encouraging. You definitely rock.
Thank you! <3
Who can’t feel the day rockin’ when hearing Bill Haley and the Comets. Early morning is one of my best times of the day . . . special moments for prayer, devotions, writing, and coffee. Then my lovely awakens, and the Lord shares His love with us. May God’s goodness light your way, Jan and Bob.
Thanks so much, {{{Richard}}} … Have a great weekend. <3