Robert Hawkins Releases Powerful 'Serenity Prayer (Remix)' Ahead of 'The Recovery Journey Project'
Award-winning gospel recording artist and recovery advocate Robert Hawkins has released "Serenity Prayer (Remix)," a powerful new collaboration with The Recovery Gathering Band featuring Lamontt Blackshire, J. McAllister, Cordell Paige, and Rezum. Available now on all major streaming platforms, the single arrives during National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and one day ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, delivering a timely message of faith, surrender, healing, and the courage to keep moving forward.
Blending hard-hitting hip-hop production, compelling rap verses, and soulful gospel vocals, "Serenity Prayer (Remix)" reimagines one of the most recognizable prayers in recovery communities for a new generation. Produced by Lamontt Blackshire, the track brings together multiple voices and musical styles around a shared declaration of dependence on God, the freedom found in surrender, and the strength required to embrace lasting change.
For Hawkins, the message is deeply personal. Having survived addiction and two overdoses, and now celebrating more than a decade in recovery, the singer and songwriter understands the daily struggle behind the words of the Serenity Prayer. His testimony drives the song's message, acknowledging addiction's pain while celebrating the possibility of redemption, restoration, and a new beginning.
Throughout the remix, the featured artists confront the realities of substance abuse, shame, spiritual warfare, and personal transformation. The song's familiar prayer becomes an anthem of perseverance, pairing the acceptance of circumstances beyond one's control with the courage to pursue meaningful change. Its recurring plea for God's peace speaks directly to those navigating addiction, trauma, mental health challenges, and the often difficult road toward healing.
The release continues building momentum toward Hawkins' upcoming album, The Recovery Journey Project, arriving November 5, 2026. The purpose-driven initiative bridges inspirational music, recovery advocacy, and mental health awareness through songs centered on healing, resilience, and restoration. Drawing from authentic experiences and a foundation of faith, the project combines gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and contemporary influences to connect with listeners facing some of life's most difficult circumstances.
Featuring songs including "Worth It," "Lifted by Love," "We Coming Up," "Things Will Work Out (Remix)," and "Just For Today," the upcoming album traces a musical journey from brokenness and struggle toward hope, freedom, and restoration. Each track reflects the belief that recovery is possible, second chances matter, and no life is beyond God's ability to restore.
As Founder and Executive Director of The Recovery Gathering (TRG), Hawkins has dedicated his ministry to serving individuals and families impacted by addiction, mental health challenges, and life's hardships. The Recovery Journey Project expands that mission by creating opportunities for music-driven engagement with treatment and rehabilitation centers, recovery organizations, behavioral health programs, correctional facilities, churches, and community outreach initiatives.
The project's release during a season of heightened mental health awareness reinforces the importance of honest conversations surrounding depression, addiction, trauma, and recovery. Through music, testimony, and faith-based encouragement, Hawkins and his collaborators are helping bring those conversations into communities where messages of hope and restoration are urgently needed.
With previous recognition including a Billboard Top 10 music video, BET Gospel airplay, and GRAMMY® consideration for "Better Days (Remix)" featuring EMCEE N.I.C.E., Hawkins continues to establish himself as a distinctive voice at the intersection of gospel music and recovery advocacy.
"Serenity Prayer (Remix)" is available now on all major digital streaming platforms. The Recovery Journey Project releases November 5, 2026.
