One Step at a Time

Countless difficulties will I encounter each day
As new obstacles are constantly placed in my way
With an optimistic spirit, these problems I will meet
One thing remains certain: these barriers I will defeat.

Yet as I go about my days
Fighting my battles in my own way
I do things the only way I’ve ever known
The only way I can be shown:
The hard way.

Step by step and day by day
Little by little, I will make my way
With my undying determination, I will not stop
Slowly I will reach the top
No matter how long the race or rugged the climb
I’ll get there by taking one step at a time.

People need to understand
I don’t always want a helping hand
Like a bird spreading its wings for the first time
I have to be taught to find
My own course and direction
Instead of enduring persistent correction
I need to dig my own trail
To take charge and set sail
Upon the waters of my ambitions
Where I’ll find the confidence from within
To follow my dreams.

Perhaps I will never take the shorter road
I may always carry the heavier load
But as my strength increase from day to day
I will carve my own path, I will make my own way.

Though slower than most, I will get there in the end
All the while, I won’t allow myself to give in
To my feelings, insecurities, fears, and doubts
For that is not what God intended for life to be about
At times when I am frustrated and tempted to give up before I try
The Lord gently lifts me and on His faithfulness I will rely.

So with my right foot in front of my left
The cold waters will I test
I will move slowly at my own pace
Anticipating the obstacles I must face
For I know I can do anything I set my mind
If I only take one step at a time.