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Salvatore James' New Song 'Stay' Is a Spiritual Reprieve We All Need


Salvatore James's brand-new song 'Stay' is about having faith in God 's timing and direction. This song is based on Proverbs 3:5–6 and John 14:27. It tells us that we shouldn't rely too much on what we know, but on His infinite wisdom. 

Salvatore James - StayThe lyrics are like a prayer to God. With lines like 'Light my way again' and 'Where would I be without you?' Salvatore is clear about the fact that the safest way to live is to follow the path He shows you. The lyrics show a deep respect for and reliance on God's guidance. They also warn us that depending on our own logic and gut feelings increases the risk that we are going off-course, which is exactly what's happening to a lot of people these days. The beauty is that this doesn't have to be the case for us. We can be assured that God will lead us to safety... if we are prepared to accept His guidance. 

This song was created in Salvatore's bedroom studio, and has an organic vibe to it. This is evident in the raw emotion behind the music. Salvatore used samples from Splice for this song and put together the drum patterns himself, creating a track that feels both personal and quite relatable. 

We believe that you won't want to miss this musical devotion filled with energy and hope. A song that gently encourages the listener to have faith in God's perfect timing and direction. When God says 'stay,' there's no better place to be.

(Related scripture: John 14:27; Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians 4:6-7)

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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2razmaEPZygOEGQ7aTjjQ2

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDrVZvIh8XU

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