I am so thankful for the opportunity to review Everyday Hallelujah. I loved it! I rarely purchase hardcover books anymore, but I absolutely will be purchasing this book. There are simply too many powerful examples, stories, and reflections in these pages not to keep close as a daily read and devotional reminder.

One line that deeply stayed with me was the thought that stealing away for a few quiet moments to thank God, open the Bible, and whisper a prayer is like “clearing the dust from the window of my heart.” That imagery alone was transformative. It reminded me how easily life clouds our vision and how worship brings clarity back to our hearts.

I especially loved the reflection sections and the “Hallelujah Challenge” at the end of each chapter.  The questions challenged me to examine my own private devotion and ask: What does my worship really look like in everyday life?

This book continually points readers back to the beauty of noticing God’s hand in all things and boldly saying, “God did that.” Every acknowledgment of His goodness strengthens our faith and deepens our relationship with Him.

If you are looking for a book that will challenge, encourage, convict, and deepen your understanding of worship, I cannot recommend this enough. This is not just a book to read once and put on a shelf. It is a book to revisit often, highlight heavily, pray through slowly, and allow to shape your daily walk with God.

Everyday Hallelujah has 36 devotion style chapters that reorient minds and hearts back to God. It asks provoking questions about what we believe about God, how that effects our life, and if we might be worshipping something else besides the True King. All Christians need this heart check throughout life- for me, throughout my day!- to ensure we haven't been distracted by the enemy and his lies. Are we in a contractual relationship with our faith or a covenantal relationship with the almighty God, worshipping Him to the best of our abilities?

Phil Wickham reminds me of Ann Voskamp, who writes that we have sleep amnesia and must be a re-remembering people- reminding ourselves again and again of God's goodness and faithfulness towards us. This remembering is the testimony of God's love and faithfulness throughout life- ours and others! It's how we tell others of and keep His Truth at the forefront of our minds, ready to refute any lie that comes our way. When we worship and praise God for who He is and what He has accomplished, our hearts are softened and the "peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Phil 4:7). Because heaven is where God dwells, we can invite heaven here on earth by worshiping God in everyday moments.

Part of the book made me feel very small. Wickham is a millionaire Grammy award nominated actor who plays sold out stadiums! And he tells us "sometimes I feel that my gifts are inferior"? Mine must be non-existent! But how real of him to admit that even the best and most successful fall short of the glory of God and forget how much God loves us all. Everyday Hallelujah reminds us that normal people glorify God just the same as these fabulous, incredibly accomplished stars. God does not think less of us by any human metric! So crank that radio, cue up your favorite album on a streaming APP, and make a joyful noise to the Lord!

While the entire novel is short and easy to finish in a day, the end of chapter reflections and challenges encourage readers to apply this message daily, doing the legwork that often preludes heart change. I encourage readers who don't read one chapter a day to keep the book nearby or copy the challenges so they can continue to work through them even after finishing the book.

Favorite quotes:
- "... the congregation is simply joining the heavenly hosts who are already worshiping God."
- "I can read Scripture... But not for my soul. I can pray for direction but not simply to enjoy being near him... The real power of worship begins in stillness."
- "I wonder if his gratitude didn't just restore his body but also restored his soul. Because that's what worship does by bringing us back to the Source of life and filling us with the wholeness that only Jesus can give." Worship- gratitude - restores the soul!
- "every act of worship here on earth is preparing us, rehearsing us, and moving us closer to that moment" of being face to face with Jesus!
- "... worship is always resistance. It's how we push back against despair. In a world that feels increasingly chaotic and divided, worship proclaims that Jesus is still on the throne and that his victory is certain."

Thank you to Nelson Books and NetGalley for this ARC!

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Thank you to NetGalley, Nelson Books, and Phil Wickham for providing me with an ARC of *Everyday Hallelujah* in exchange for an honest review.

As a huge Phil Wickham fan, I was very excited to read this book, and it did not disappoint. Phil shares his thoughts on worship, faith, and finding joy in everyday life in a way that feels genuine, encouraging, and easy to understand.

I appreciated the personal stories and practical reminders that worship is more than just singing, it can be part of our daily lives. The book was uplifting, inspiring, and left me feeling encouraged in my faith.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking to grow spiritually and deepen their understanding of worship.

veryday Hallelujah was uplifting and heartfelt with a message that really resonated. The tone stayed encouraging and inspiring throughout the book. It offered a positive and comforting perspective.

THis devotional reflections are encouraging and centered on cultivating gratitude and worship in everyday life. Whickham's love for God shines through the pages, and readers looking for practical encouragement will find much to appreciate. An uplifting resource for daily inspiration.

As soon as I learned that Phil Wickham was releasing a book, I knew it was one that I had to read. This book, called Everyday Hallelujah, was everything and more than I thought it would be. It's about how you don't have just worship on Sunday. You can worship every day, as it doesn't have to be just on that one day of the week when you normally only do it. I've been guilty of that, thinking that because I went to church on Sunday, I don't need to be good any other day. But it's okay if we still worship on days other than Sunday. I love how Phil works through many scriptures and stories within the Bible and how worship shapes the way we live, love, work, and reflect in God's presence. I highly recommend this book, and it's one I'll be getting when it comes out, highlighting everything I learned and loved in it.

Everyday Hallelujah by Phil Wickham is a refreshing devotional. I struggle with many devotionals because the writings are often short and lack depth. Wickham's writings were longer, had more depth, lots of Scripture, history, Biblical context, and sometimes perspectives of different denominations. All things that I love and appreciate. He writes beautiful songs and devotionals. I am not someone who is drawn to worship in the musical sense. Do I enjoy it, yes, but it is where I really feel connection with God, not often. I loved that this book focused on the broadness of worship and how it is not just music but in actions and other parts of life. The challenges really solidified this for me, and I found that I have continued with some of the challenges long after he suggested they go for. I received an eARC from Nelson Books through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.

I am a big fan of Phil Wickham and his music. But that is not the reason for the five star review. This book intertwined scripture, personal life, and reflection so beautifully. Sometimes devotional style books can feel preachy or all about the author. This was a perfect balance and let me tell you, it makes me excited for not just church on Sunday but for living for God each day.

His chapterly challenges are obtainable goals to set for yourself to live in an everyday hallelujah.

This book really helped me to reflect on the small things in life and to praise God in the small things and the big things as well.

I don't know if I've ever read a book focused entirely on worship before. I've certainly read other Christian living books that touch on false idols, misplaced worship, and the idea of making a good thing a God thing, but I don't think I've ever had the pleasure of immersing myself in the topic of worship itself. This book was the perfect invitation and introduction.

Through 36 short chapters, the authors use Scripture as a springboard into thoughtful discussions about what worship really is. Each chapter ends with discussion questions and a practical worship challenge, which I thought was a brilliant way to encourage readers to put what they'd learned into practice.

Written from Phil Wickham's perspective, the book weaves together personal stories, biblical truth, and thoughtful reflections that challenge, inspire, and encourage readers. I especially appreciated the chapters on worshipping on the mountaintop, being still, choosing joy, and bringing our expectations into prayer worship.

This could easily be read as a daily devotional or enjoyed in larger chunks, as I did. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves Jesus and wants to grow in their understanding of worship, but it would make a great resource for pastors and worship leaders.

I have been a huge fan of Phil Wickham's form years now, and to be honest, I only picked this up because he wrote it. But wow, this was so much more than I was expecting and to quote his own song, it was "so so good!"

A huge thank you to Nelson Books and NetGalley for this advanced review copy. All opinions are my own.

I wasn't really sure what kind of book this was going to be. After reading it, I'm still not sure it was a devotional, a study on worship, a primer on the theology of worship, or just a really encouraging book for the church folks. It could really fall into everyone of those categories. It's a little bit of all of them. But most of all it's a good book to remind us of why worship is crucial for our everyday lives. I highly encourage everyone to read this great book.

I recently saw Phil Wickham in concert. That night was so powerful. I could truly feel the Holy Spirit in the room. So when I saw that he had a book coming out, I had high expectations and am happy to say I was not disappointed. Worship is so much more than just showing up to church and singing a few songs each week. After reading this book, I really feel encouraged to worship God more through everyday things and to invite Him into every area of my life. I loved that there was so much scripture quoted and used in this book also.

Huge thank you to Nelson Books and NetGalley for the ARC! I will be recommending this book for sure!