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"One True Savior" by Josh Grove: A Battle Cry of Faith and Hope


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"One True Savior" is the first studio-produced single of Josh Grove, a 15-year-old Christian singer/songwriter, and what a debut this is! This is the kind of song that feels like a warm, comforting, and encouraging hug when life feels a bit too much. The lyrics remind us of God's goodness, especially when we're feeling weighed down by discouragement or "the enemy's" lies. "I was feeling down // I was buying out // Lies from the devil's mouth," the lyrics confess, and shifts with a message of hope: "But now I've been feeling close to You." Such a relatable testimony, and honestly, who hasn't been there before?

This song is a battle cry, and it triumphantly declares, "I've been saved // By the One True Savior / Claimed // By the risen Jesus." As I listen, I need to constantly remind myself that Josh is a 15-year-old, because the sound of the song and its message are much more than what I expected. This song is a beautiful reminder that Christ's sacrifice has already paid our price and won the victory on our behalf. The energy of the song gradually builds up, and so does the sense of joy and freedom in the lyrics and melody, coming together in a powerful bridge: "Wanted and loved // By the One True Savior."

Josh Grove shared that this song reminds us that darkness can be overcome with light through praise and encourages us to remember what Jesus did for us on that wonderful day. So, if you're looking for a track that fills you with awe and encourages you to refocus your heart on Jesus, then this one's for you. Enjoy!

(Related scripture: John 1:5; John 8:36; Romans 5:8-9; 1 John 4:4)

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