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(Phil Wickham's new book, “Everyday Hallelujah: Unlocking Deep Joy Through Everyday Acts of Worship," entered this month's ECPA Christian Books Bestseller's List at #3)
<<For decades, Dove and Grammy winning artist Phil Wickham has led millions of people into praise from the stage. In fact, he currently has the #1 CCM song, a duet with Crowder, "It Truly Is Amazing Grace."
<<And, Phil will be in concert locally in a few weeks at Gas South Arena in Duluth on October 6 with Chandler Moore and Jamie MacDonald.
<<Following the release of his debut book, "Everyday Hallelujah: Unlocking Deep Joy Through Everyday Acts of Worship', the "Hymn of Heaven" singer is challenging believers to take worship outside the sanctuary walls.
<<Phil shared that the intensive writing process fundamentally shifted his own spiritual walk. "I'm excited about this book; it changed my life writing it. It lifted my heart towards heaven, it filled my soul with more praise, and it deepened my relationship with Jesus."
<<The core thesis bridges the gap between musical performance and daily discipline. For Wickham, the concept relies on the understanding that praise requires active living rather than simple vocalization.
<<"I believe that most hallelujahs aren't sung, they're lived. It's in the little, everyday moments where I believe God can move in incredible ways, and where we have the opportunity to bring Him our praise."
<<The singer admitted that a book allowed him to explore faith avenues that a standard three-minute radio single simply cannot contain. He designed the chapters as a scriptural journey tracking biblical figures like Daniel, Elijah, and Paul to see how their daily acts shaped their intimacy with God.
<<"The realization that worship is expressed through daily living inspired me to write this book as an encouragement to recognize God's presence in daily life and understand that worship is a lived experience, not just something sung."
<<Despite his extensive catalog of modern worship anthems, Phil shared a personal vulnerability he uncovered while compiling his manuscript. He noted that, even after 20 of ministry, he occasionally falls victim to a performance-driven mindset.
<<"Instead of thinking 'what do I need to do for God to live out every hallelujah,' it flows out of being with God. I found that so true in my life because I can be such a doer.'"
<<He warned that such lines of thinking trap believers in a "merit-based relationship with God" where individuals feel pressured to pray or perform enough before earning divine approval. Ultimately, he noted, Scripture brought him right back to grace.
<<"God delights in our presence and attention. Let everything I do in life, no matter what, be a hallelujah. That means my victories will be a hallelujah. My struggles will be a hallelujah."
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