Joel Houston Prepares To Release New Personal Song ‘Nothing Comes Easy’
Joel Houston Prepares To Release New Personal Song ‘Nothing Comes Easy.’ Former Hillsong UNITED songwriter and worship leader Joel Houston is preparing to release a deeply personal new song titled ‘Nothing Comes Easy’, offering a glimpse into the inspiration behind the upcoming release and the creative process that brought its accompanying artwork to life.
Taking to social media, Houston revealed that he intends to share the song with the world this week. Interestingly, the announcement came with a creative twist, as he disclosed that he had decided to paint the artwork himself, approaching the process in a rather unconventional way.
According to Houston, much of the painting was done backwards and upside down, a deliberate decision inspired by the song’s title and underlying message.
“Because it’s called ‘Nothing Comes Easy’ and it seemed right to do it the hard way,” he explained.
Beyond the artistic expression, Houston revealed that the song carries a personal reflection on learning to trust, particularly through experiences and seasons that have not necessarily taken the easy route.
“Coz that’s the way I’ve learnt to trust… which is kinda what the song is about,” he shared.
He further connected the 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.
The reflection offers a meaningful glimpse into Houston’s faith and creative journey, with the unconventional artwork serving as a visual expression of the song’s message. It also points to a Kingdom perspective that often challenges conventional expectations, where trust is developed through surrender and following God’s way even when the journey looks different from what one might expect.
While Houston has yet to share further details about the release, ‘Nothing Comes Easy’ is expected to arrive this week. His announcement has already introduced the song as more than just another musical offering, but a personal expression shaped by faith, trust and the upside-down nature of God’s Kingdom.
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