Feel Good Wednesday #29

My friend Shontel told me about this song and singer several years ago. I just thought about it and found it to be perfect for my blog.

The story behind this artist:
In a celebrity-driven world, it’s rare to find an artist of any genre who isn’t driven by fame, fortune and the next big hit. Rarer still is finding talent honed by experience and creative experimentation rather than manufactured in a recording studio amidst high tech software. But singer/songwriter Ginny Owens has always been one of a kind.

Born and raised in Jackson, Miss., Owens was discovering melodies on the piano almost before she could complete a sentence. Sunday school songs and common childhood tunes began to emerge from her fingers even as vision began to leave her eyes. By the age of three, a degenerative eye condition left Ginny completely blind.

Despite her physical challenge, music just made sense to her, quickly becoming a lifeline for both understanding and communication. Songs provided a window into a world Ginny couldn’t see, but they also offered an outlet for her to express her own thoughts, dreams and questions.

Click here if you want to read more.

If You Want Me To
by Ginny Owens

The pathway is broken
And The signs are unclear
And I don't know the reason why You brought me here
But just because You love me the way that You do
I'm gonna walk through the valley
If You want me to

Cause I'm not who I was
When I took my first step
And I'm clinging to the promise
You're not through with me yet
So if all of these trials bring me closer to you
Then I will walk through the fire
If You want me to

It may not be the way I would have chosen
When you lead me through a world that's not my home
But You never said it would be easy
You only said I'd never go alone

So when the whole world turns against me
And I'm all by myself
And I can't hear You answer my cries for help
I'll remember the suffering Your love put You through
And I will go through the valleys
If You want me to

Below is the youtube version of this song. In this video you will hear that she has added another verse to the end. I love it! I wish that I could have this version on my playlist. Below the video are the words to the last verse.



Cuz when I cross over Jordan
Gonna sing, gonna shout,
Gonna look into Your eyes and see You never let me down
So take me on the pathway that leads me home to You
And I will walk though the valley
If You want me to

Yes, I will walk through the valley
If You want me to


I hope you all have a wonderful Feel Good Wednesday!