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'Refuge' by Badiaco: Finding Salvation in the Song


The story behind Badiaco's contemporary Christian Music (CCM) song 'Refuge' is as moving as the song itself. Let us follow Badiaco, who found salvation years ago, married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, and embarked on a lifelong spiritual journey with her that blossomed into a beautiful faith family.

Badiaco - RefugeBadiaco devoted his musical talents to the Lord, and after a thirty-year sabbatical, he returned to his musical roots, but with a divine purpose. His song 'Refuge,' inspired by Psalm 91:1, bears witness to his spiritual journey.

The lyrics of 'Refuge' are a poignant invitation and declaration—God as an unwavering pillar in our lives, a hand extended in grace and shelter to all seeking salvation. It encourages listeners to open their eyes, hearts, and souls to God's transformative love and protection through open dialogue and a recurring question, 'Why can't you see?'

'Refuge' shows a God whose love is unwavering and constant—a God who patiently waits for us to grasp His outstretched hand. It captures the essence of Badiaco's faith journey, from a dusty bass guitar to the worship team at his Sedona church, where he continues to sing praises to the Lord.

It's an experience as well as a song. So, let 'Refuge' serve as an accompaniment to your spiritual journey as you walk hand in hand with the Love that will never abandon you.

(Related scripture: Psalm 91:1-2; Isaiah 43:2; John 14:6)

Connect with Badiaco

  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TTa8RlrNoUTaXJaD6vbbp


You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/45bVapDuCtLDecY2OLwYC8

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

Would you like to hear more CCM music? Then check out our Christian playlists on: https://www.christiandance.eu/playlists

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