We chose this song because no matter what we go through, we always have something to thank God for. He has picked GARNER up many times! We thank Him for everything He has done for us!!

This song saved my life back in 2013. I had escaped an abusive marriage. I was now a single mom at 21 with 2 kids under 3. I had lost my job, had my electricity cut off, and an eviction notice at my door. I was done. But HE wasn’t done with me! This song came to mind and I played it over and over!

I wrote this song following the conclusion of Round 2 of the 2025 competition. I was doing a mundane task that became a little extra difficult and then suddenly it worked out. I said to myself “I almost gave up”… then the lyrics followed “but I didn’t give in” - and the song was born!

I chose this song because I love the bluesy take on this classic! As their rendition is a duet, I also harmonize with myself throughout the song. I recreated their music myself in GarageBand. I grew up singing the old version of this song in church and as it says - I’ve got the Holy Ghost!