A journey to the start

A step is the first of a thousand miles
But from zero I began
With none but the Almighty
Icy paths and stormy highways
Life deprived smiles faded
Joy was but another thesaurus word
Less were better days on the move
Oh if only my legs had a voice
Oh if only my eyes could talk
But God ain't a slumberland buddy
His divine presence a peace beyond mind
Only that did I need
To get to the edge of the start