Christian Artist’s New Album Reminds Us Why We Need to Keep Praying
By Movieguide® Contributor
Christian artist Matthew West just dropped his new album Don’t Stop Praying today, and he can’t wait for God to use the music to encourage fans.
In a recent podcast episode, West opened up about the album’s title track, also called “Don’t Stop Praying.”
“When I came up with the idea for a song called ‘Don’t Stop Praying’…the first line that came to me was, ‘What’s your impossible?’ The very first line of the song, ‘What’s your impossible?’ Your I need a miracle? What’s got you barely even hanging by a thread?’ Like, who can’t relate to that at certain moments in our lives? You know, it turns out everybody’s got an answer to that question.”
“Everybody’s got an impossible that they’re facing, so it’s been cool to see people respond to that song,” West added.
Movieguide® previously reported on Don’t Stop Praying:
“Every year I land on a personal theme that becomes a mission statement for my own faith journey. This year’s theme is don’t stop praying.”
“We’ve all been to a place where discouragement can make us wonder if God really hears our prayers,” he continued. “I wrote this song for anybody who’s ever felt like giving up or losing their faith. I couldn’t be more excited to start the new year off with this new song. I hope it encourages anyone who hears it to join me in a commitment to prayer in 2024.”
“Pray for our families, for our friends, for our enemies, for our nation, for our world. God hears the prayers of his people, so don’t stop praying,” West urged.
West’s new album “features 12 songs that are each different prayers from my heart. I hope they impact you and point you toward Jesus!”
“Every one of these songs is an encouragement to lean in, to spend time with God each day, and dare to go deeper to have a steady conversation with the author of our stories,” West shared.
To celebrate the album, West will make his way to Houston, Texas, to perform a special one-night-only album release event.
“I can’t wait to be in Houston, TX this Saturday,” he wrote on his Instagram. “We’re going to celebrate the release of my new album and worship together. Don’t miss this one night only event and hear some of the new songs live for the very first time!!”
Fans can listen to the new album on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.