Discography: Love Covers (1996), To the Moon (1998), All I Have (2001), Created to Worship (2001), Effortless (2002), Rise Up (2004), I Have to Believe (2005)
Phenomenon
Rita Springer Lyrics
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I am not here for experiential bliss
I simply come to the feet of the God I serve,
The one that I love
I am not here for the sake of the people's praise
I have not come to see the thunder and rain
I simply come into courts of the King above
I want to find the way to his chambers
I want to be in the presence of the Lord
I am in need of his mercy and favor
Forever more
I am not here for the sake of a miracle
I am not here just to see the dead raised
Yes I believe in power supernatural
But that's not way IÍm saved
I've had enough of this life of a Pharisee
I want to know this Jesus who's been loving me
I'm running into the temple just to see
The one that I love
I want to find the way to his chambers
I want to be in the presence of the Lord
I am in need of his mercy and favor
Forever more
I give my heart to the one they call Jesus
Seeking out first the very kingdom of God
You are the way and the truth I believe it
You are my phenomenon
You can move mountains whenever you want to
You can speak to the sea whenever it pleases you
Forgive me oh Lord if I've been a market place
Turn me upside down so I will seek your face
And if your presence comes into this place
So will the thunder and rain
Rita Springer's song "Phenomenon" is an uplifting and soulful message that speaks to the importance of seeking a personal connection with God. The lyrics are a beautiful reminder that faith is not just about seeking out miracles or experiencing dramatic displays of power, but about pursuing a genuine relationship with the divine.
Springer sings that, for her, coming to God is not about seeking out "experiential bliss" or the approval of others. Rather, she is drawn to the "feet of the God I serve" out of love and admiration for the divine. She is not seeking out miracles or supernatural power, but rather, is "in need of his mercy and favor" in a very personal way.
The song also speaks to the transformative power of faith. Springer sings that she has grown tired of living a life of "a Pharisee" and desires a deeper understanding of the love of Jesus. Through seeking out a deeper connection to God, she feels that she will be able to find her place in the world and truly make a positive impact on those around her.
Overall, "Phenomenon" is a powerful call to action for believers to seek out an authentic, personal relationship with God and to never lose sight of the true purpose of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
I am not here just to see a phenomenon
I've come to worship God, not just to witness miracles.
I am not here for experiential bliss
My goal is not to feel good, but to serve and honor God.
I simply come to the feet of the God I serve,
I humbly come to worship the God I serve and love.
The one that I love
God is the one I love and worship above all else.
I am not here for the sake of the people's praise
I'm not here to receive accolades from others.
I have not come to see the thunder and rain
I don't seek flashy displays of power, but earnestly desire to be in God's presence.
I simply come into courts of the King above
My purpose is to enter the presence of God, the King on high.
The one that I Praise
God is the one I praise and adore with all my heart and soul.
I want to find the way to his chambers
I seek to find the way to God's presence and home.
I want to be in the presence of the Lord
My deepest desire is to be in the presence of the Lord.
I am in need of his mercy and favor
I recognize my own sin and fallibility and need God's mercy and favor in my life.
Forever more
I seek to praise and worship God for eternity.
I am not here for the sake of a miracle
While I believe in supernatural power, I'm not here to see those displays - I'm here to worship God.
I am not here just to see the dead raised
Although I believe in the supernatural, my primary goal is not to see miracles just for spectacle.
Yes I believe in power supernatural
I believe that God has the power to perform miracles.
But that's not way IÍm saved
However, I am only saved through my faith in Christ alone.
I've had enough of this life of a Pharisee
I'm tired of the religious legalism and empty rituals that typify the Pharisees.
I want to know this Jesus who's been loving me
I seek a deeper relationship with Jesus, who has always loved and cared for me.
I'm running into the temple just to see
With joy and eagerness, I run into God's temple to worship Him.
I give my heart to the one they call Jesus
I wholeheartedly give myself to Jesus as my Savior and Lord.
Seeking out first the very kingdom of God
I seek God's kingdom above all else, placing it as my top priority.
You are the way and the truth I believe it
I believe that Jesus is the only way to salvation and the truth.
You are my phenomenon
Jesus is the miracle and phenomenon that I worship and follow.
You can move mountains whenever you want to
I believe that God has the power to move mountains with a word.
You can speak to the sea whenever it pleases you
I acknowledge that God has the sovereignty over all of creation.
Forgive me oh Lord if I've been a market place
If I've been preoccupied with materialistic and worldly things, I ask God to forgive me.
Turn me upside down so I will seek your face
I humbly ask God to help me focus on Him alone and to seek His face urgently.
And if your presence comes into this place
I pray and long for God's presence to be with me and in my life.
So will the thunder and rain
If God's presence comes, I expect great power and majesty to also accompany it.
Contributed by Callie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.