K-LOVE Books' New ‘Faith Behind the Song’ Devo Examines the Spiritual Wisdom Found in Hits From Brandon Lake, Chris Tomlin and Elevation Worship
Music possesses an inherent ability to change an atmosphere, evoke an emotion or challenge a specific perspective. Combine melody with a faith-fueled lyric, and you invite God into the moment. That’s exactly what your favorite Christian artists attempt to do each day; and that’s precisely what pastor, author and speaker Scott Savage hopes to accomplish with his book, “Faith Behind the Song: 40 Devotions Inspired by Popular Worship Songs.”
Over the past decade, the Arizona-based minster has been writing articles for a wide variety of outlets, including Our Daily Bread, RelevantMagazine.com, the YouVersion Bible app and Moody Radio. Additionally, as a regular contributor for Air1.com, for the past seven years, Savage has been penning devotionals to accompany the biggest songs playing on Christian radio.
For the first time, 40 of these devotionals can be found in one place via “Faith Behind the Song.” Pairing each selection with Scripture, a prayer and practical application, Savage takes readers behind the music as he uncovers the spiritual wisdom each track holds.
From Chris Tomlin’s “Holy Forever” and Red Rocks Worship’s “Good Plans” to Brandon Lake’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah” and Phil Wickham’s “This Is Our God,” “Faith Behind the Song” explores the origins of some of the biggest offerings of the past few years. The book also delves into well-known singles from Elevation Worship, Elevation Rhythm, Benjamin William Hastings, CAIN, Tauren Wells, Maverick City Music and more. These aren’t just commercial hits heard exclusively on the radio, however; these handpicked selections are the anthems that shape our theology as we sing them at church on Sundays and in the car throughout the week. These are the songs that affect our view of God, offer peace in moments of grief and elevate our hope in times of uncertainty. That’s what led Savage to initially begin writing the devotional series that formed the foundation for his first book.
“God has shaped my faith through music. In difficult seasons, I’d listen to certain songs on repeat, as the Holy Spirit met me in my anxiety and tears. Getting to dive deeper into the stories and the Scriptures behind these amazing songs has been such a privilege,” Savage shares. “I’m so excited to share this book with readers, so they can encounter God in new ways.”
With the understanding of a compassionate pastor and the clarity of a seasoned writer, Savage gets to the heart of the hits you can’t get out of your head inside the pages of “Faith Behind the Song.” Sometimes he shares personal anecdotes from his tenure in ministry or his life at home with his wife and three kids to illustrate a particular point. Other times, he investigates an artist’s creative process to help readers discover the original intention underneath the vibey sounds and memorable lyrics. Through and through, Savage remains an avid listener, easily leveling the playing field between author and reader as he writes each devotional from the point of view of an astute Christian music fan and worship music enthusiast, first and foremost.
Offering a friendly companion resource for reflective quiet times and personal worship, Savage’s new devotional prompts readers to examine familiar anthems in a different light. Be prepared to hear these songs in a whole new way. “Faith Behind the Song” will enrich your spiritual life and add meaning to the music you already listen to as you get a glimpse of the deeper truths that lie beyond the surface of these Sunday morning melodies.
