Growing Through Song

I used to love Ginny Owens. I had her cd in high school. I knew every word to every song. I think I even saw her at the Cup O' Joy. 

Music is funny, isn't it? It can bring back so many emotions, feelings and memories. I thought one of her songs meant something to me when it was on the radio in 2000. Eleven years ago! I was 15! 

Well, I heard one of my old favorites of hers on the radio the other day. I can't get it out of my head. I remember the words like I did when I was 15. They mean so much more to me now. It is what I have grown to learn and accept through this journey. A lot of you probably know the song, "If You Want Me To". It's a lot to read, but it is my proclamation. I will go through the valley and the fire, if You want me to. 

The pathway is broken
And the signs are unclear
And I dont know the reason why you brought me here
But just because You love me the way that You do
I will go through the valley
If You want me to

Now 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
I will go 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 own
But You never said it would be easy
You only said I'll 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 valley
If You want me to