Joel Houston Takes An Upside-Down Approach To New Single ‘Nothing Comes Easy’
Joel Houston Takes An Upside-Down Approach To New Single ‘Nothing Comes Easy.’ Joel Houston has released a new single titled Nothing Comes Easy, bringing a personal reflection on faith, trust and the unconventional ways God works into his latest musical offering.
The Hillsong UNITED songwriter and worship leader had previously teased the release, giving listeners a glimpse into the heart behind the song through a social media post that also revealed an interesting detail about its accompanying artwork.
Rather than taking the conventional route, Joel Houston decided to paint the artwork himself, deliberately doing much of the work backwards and upside down. While the creative approach might seem unusual, it was a decision closely connected to the song’s title and message.
“Because it’s called ‘Nothing Comes Easy’ and it seemed right to do it the hard way,” Houston explained.
He went on to share that the song reflects something he has learned through his own journey of faith, particularly when it comes to trusting God.
“Coz that’s the way I’ve learnt to trust… which is kinda what the song is about,” he added.
Houston also connected the unconventional artwork to the nature of God’s Kingdom, describing it as a “back to front, upside down kinda kingdom” that believers are made of and called to live for.
That perspective gives the release an interesting layer of meaning. Trusting God does not always come with straightforward answers or follow the paths we might naturally expect. Sometimes, it means surrendering our understanding, embracing uncertainty and continuing to believe even when the journey takes an unexpected turn.
For Houston, the artwork became an extension of that thought, with its unconventional execution reflecting the very message he wanted to communicate through the song.
Known for his songwriting contributions to Hillsong UNITED and globally recognised worship anthems such as The Stand, With Everything and Oceans, Houston has played an influential role in contemporary worship music over the years.
With Nothing Comes Easy, he offers another glimpse into his personal creative and faith journey, inviting listeners to consider the lessons that can emerge through the more challenging seasons of trusting God.
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