by Natalie Ledford
Stepping Into Destiny
Ashes to ashes
Dust the dust
The dreams that were given
All shriveled up
What once was a vision
Once was a dream
All died together
Or so it would seem
The chances not taken
The talents unused
I now feel forsaken
Alone and confused
My life in a shambles
My heart has been struck
No more to give
All out of luck
When I look back
At the pain and regret
Of chances not taken
I’ll never forget
There is more to be had!
My life is not over
He makes all things new
I’m never forsaken
His promises true
God still knows my name
It’s not about works
Or what could be
I’m never forsaken
His mercies are new every day
Yes seasons are over
I’ll never get back
But if I can breathe
There’s still more to come
What I learn
from mistakes I have made
Will help move me forward
To seize each new day
No more excuses
No more regrets
I choose to use what I have
To take chances, take steps
To never forget…
There is more to be had!
My life is not over
He makes all things new
I’m never forsaken
His promises true
God still knows my name
It’s not about me
Or what I can do
It’s about being faithful
About being true
In the moment I’m given
To use what I have
To use not to squander
The time that I have
I’m trading my sorrows
Trading the past
I choose a new future
I’m not turning back
I step into my purpose
Step up to the plate
I’m not giving up
It’s never too late
To use what I have
Though the moment seems bleak
Who knows what will come
When I choose to compete
Like Caleb of old
I roll up my sleeves
Face giants of fear
And step into my destiny
Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, Natalie has a fierce independence and wild adventurous heart. Nat has always been a hands-on person with a love for life, beauty and celebration. She has a degree in horticulture and training in music, carpentry, interior design, floral design and life coaching. Natalie spent time as an intern at a church and went on several ministry trips to places like the Philippines, Japan and India. She was involved heavily in music over the years with several orchestras, choirs and worship groups. She has also dabbled in many things including beekeeping, welding, machinery operation, large quantity cooking and gardening. She loves learning and trying new things. She thrives by being in the outdoors and enjoys making music with friends, preparing and eating good food, contemplation and communing with God through prayer, worship, dance, and journaling, or as she calls it, musing. Right now she is writing music and poetry and is in the early stages of writing a book. She hopes to be healed so she can go on to do many more things…travel, beekeeping, starting a farm and training others in practical ways to become their best selves with life skills and inner freedom.
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