If I'd Had My Way (LIVE) | Janet Paschal

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This worship was taken from our LIVE Gospel Music Concert with Janet Paschal on January 18, 2026, at Family Worship Center Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Worship with us during our church services on Sundays at 10:00AM and 6:00PM CT and Wednesdays at 7:00PM CT. You can watch these services every week on the SonLife Broadcasting Network YouTube live stream. | If I'd Had My Way | Songwriter(s): JANET PASCHAL If I’d had my way about it I’d have danced in grassy fields and fragrant meadows And risen in the morning just to hear the robin’s lovely melody I’d have rested in wide spaces High above the hurting places And found a cross that asked much less of me Never sailed in raging winds or troubled seas If You’d thought it best to leave it up to me -But if I’d had my way I might have been wading through the river When you wanted me to walk upon the sea And if I’d had my way And all of my wants and whims and wishes You knew how weak, how shallow I would be If I’d had my way If I’d had my way about it I’d have only known Your majesty and glory And passed that cup of sorrow To somebody else more willing to receive I’d have written lovely phrases Inspiring lofty praises And soared above my own humanity Wounded wouldn’t die, hearts wouldn’t bleed If all along you’d left it up to me -I trust your wisdom over mine ‘Cause you’ve proven over time That in my narrow way of seeing things I leave the best behind sometimes I might not have stayed as close If I’d had my way We are pleased to re-release Janet Paschal's special albums, now updated to include a USB option, making it easier than ever to enjoy these anointed songs wherever you are. Each album is available for $20, or you may purchase all three for $50. Please note that these albums will only be available through Monday, February 2, so we encourage you to take advantage of this special offer while it lasts! To purchase any of these CD + USB albums, visit https://www.shopjsm.org/c-8-fwc-live-... Jimmy Swaggart Ministries SonLife Broadcasting Network Family Worship Center Donnie Swaggart Janet Paschal Brian Haney Robin Herd Randy Knaps Joseph Larson Jill Swaggart Martha Borg Grace Brumley BJ Pons Kim Coleman Tara Montpetit