Josh Wilson | Sparrow Records
When the son of close friends Tim and Paula Beal was born with a life-threatening medical condition, singer-songwriter Josh Wilson could do only so much. Inspired by the family’s perseverance and unfailing trust in God, Wilson did what he could and wrote a song, “Before the Morning,” sharing their testimony.
The song has since resonated with countless people and has earned Wilson his first No. 1 Inspo charts hit. “I never anticipated the way people would respond to the song, and I’m thankful that so many have found hope in its lyrics—which, of course, are simply God’s promises to be with us in times of trouble,” Wilson says.
“Before the Morning” is one of the featured tracks on Wilson’s self-titled album, which is a collection of his 10 biggest hits from his first two records: Trying to Fit the Ocean in a Cup and Life Is Not a Snapshot.
The popular hit encourages listeners to “press on” and “fight the good fight” because “the pain that you’ve been feeling / It’s just the dark before the morning.”
Another catchy yet thought-provoking song, “Savior, Please,” reminds everyone that apart from God we can’t possibly function, no matter how strong we try to be: “I try to be good enough / But I’m nothing without Your love / Savior, please keep saving me.”
Wilson is spending the summer working on new material for his next album with producer Matt Bronleewe. In the fall, he’ll accompany Matthew West and Johnny Diaz on The Story of Your Life Tour.
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