Author: Tasha Layton
Located in: Franklin, TN
Submitted: January 18, 2023
Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Tasha, and you may already know me as a singer and a songwriter. Other people know me as a worship leader. Or you may not know me at all, and that's okay! I'm thrilled to meet you either way. I'm a wife, a mom of 2, and in the last fifteen years, I've lived more than I ever thought I would and had unique experiences I couldn't have dreamed up for myself (which I talk about in the book). I've also felt shame heavy enough to bury a soul and begged God to save me from the depths of despair. After searching all over the world for answers to my soul's questions, I can say with confidence that Jesus is unmatched in His willingness to love, forgive, and bless.
For a long time, I wondered why God was withholding good things from me. I was confused and frustrated, and I couldn’t hear His voice or understand what He was doing. Little did I know that He was working behind the scenes, accomplishing everything in His good and perfect time. As I’ve looked back at the turning points of my life, I can now see what He was up to—and I can only marvel at His powerful, precious plan for me.
What was your motivation behind this project? A couple years ago, I released a song called "Look What You've Done," which inspired the title of this book. Like every song I write, it reflects my heart, and in many ways, it's the theme of my life so far. While the words at first confess the shame I've felt, the redeeming message is what God has done with the brokenness in my life. No matter what I do, God can turn it around. He's taken the things that once made me feel weak and turned them into my greatest strengths. I could never have done these things on my own; only God could have healed me from the inside out. When I set out to write this book, I wanted to talk about what God had done in my life. Though I didn't even know it during my years of wandering, God was busy writing a beautiful story for me - and I am confident that God has an amazing adventure planned for each and every soul.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? My prayer is that you will find encouragement and strength in these pages. Together, let's discover a sense of God's presence and revel in the joy He provides. This book is not a how-to guide or a manual for living. What it is, however, is an example of a journey with all its challenges and triumphs.
For so many years, I didn’t see a path to freedom. But over time, I have come to see that God is with me on this journey. And guess what. He is with you too. Every single person’s life can be a testament to God’s power and love. He has done amazing things through the people who have entrusted their lives to Him. As God’s children, we can all be creative and free.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: For a long time, I wondered why God was withholding good things from me. I was confused and frustrated, and I couldn't hear His voice or understand what He was doing. Little did I know that He was working behind the scenes, accomplishing everything in His good and perfect time. As I've looked back at the turning points of my life, I can now see what He was up to - and I can only marvel at His powerful, precious plan for me.
