Whether that means he’s playing to thousands in a massive arena with Newsboys United—the heralded tour bringing Phil and Peter Furler back to the Newsboys’ stage to showcase many of the band's career-spanning hits—or playing to a room full of students at a conference, Zealand’s mission remains the same.
Greener
Zealand Worship Lyrics
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Thinking back, have we done things right
We're in the middle
We're in the middle of this
I've never seen such crazy times
The seasons change, but it still feels dry
We're in the middle
We're in the middle of this
We go through
Our roots grow stronger and deeper into You
And though the rain, it may not fall
Our leaves turn greener than they ever would before
Cause you are good
You are
You said step out and lift your eyes
Look to me, it's gonna be alright
I'm in the middle
We're in the middle of this
Every test
We go through
Our roots grow stronger and deeper into You
And though the rain, may not fall
Our leaves turn greener than they ever would before
Cause you are good
Cause you are
We will delight ourselves in You
And with each step we take, we will trust You
And at the end of every day
We will give thanks and praise
To You and everything
Cause every test
We go through
Our roots grow stronger and deeper into You
And though the rain, may not fall
Our leaves turn greener than they ever would before
Cause you are good
You are good
You are good
You are good
The song "Greener" by Zealand Worship captures the feeling of uncertainty and doubt that is so common in our current world. The lyrics convey a message of hope that even in the midst of difficult seasons, growth and strength can come about through trusting in God. The song begins with the singer reflecting on their past actions and feeling unsure if they have done things right. However, in the middle of these crazy times, the singer acknowledges that their roots are growing deeper into God, and that with each test they go through, their leaves turn "greener than they ever would before." The repetition of "cause you are good" at the end of each verse serves as a reminder that even in difficult times, God is still good and worthy of trust.
The chorus encourages the listener to "delight ourselves in You" and to trust God with each step, regardless of what challenges may arise. The idea of ending each day with thanks and praise to God is also emphasized, highlighting the importance of gratitude in all circumstances. Despite the lack of rain and the feeling of dryness, the leaves still turn greener than before, showcasing the transformative power of faith.
Overall, "Greener" is an uplifting and encouraging song that reminds listeners to trust in God's goodness and to find strength and growth even in the midst of difficult seasons.
Line by Line Meaning
I turn it over in my mind
I keep thinking about it, wondering if we're doing the right things.
Thinking back, have we done things right
Reflecting on the past, questioning if we made the right choices.
We're in the middle
We're in the midst of difficult times.
We're in the middle of this
We are in the midst of a challenging situation.
I've never seen such crazy times
These times are unprecedented and chaotic.
The seasons change, but it still feels dry
Things are changing but it still feels stagnant and unproductive.
Every test
Every challenge we face.
We go through
We experience them, we endure them.
Our roots grow stronger and deeper into You
Our faith and trust in God becomes stronger and more profound.
And though the rain, it may not fall
Even if we don't see immediate results or relief.
Our leaves turn greener than they ever would before
We grow and flourish despite difficult circumstances, and become better versions of ourselves.
Cause you are good
Because God is steadfast, reliable and benevolent.
You said step out and lift your eyes
God encourages us to look up, to believe and have faith in his guidance.
Look to me, it's gonna be alright
God reassures and promises us that everything will be okay.
We will delight ourselves in You
We will find joy and pleasure in serving and worshipping God.
And with each step we take, we will trust You
We will put our faith in God and trust him every step of the way.
And at the end of every day
Every day, at its conclusion.
We will give thanks and praise
We will express gratitude and admiration to God.
To You and everything
We will appreciate and acknowledge God's work and presence in everything around us.
You are good
God is excellent, just, kind and merciful.
Contributed by Callie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Edhel
If you can hear the large crowd of people singing at the end, I was a part of that ☺️
Rebecca Warnken
Brian Hett same
Edhel
Rebecca Warnken LMAO MY YOUTUBE IS SO UGLY
Travis Schoch
You guys have changed my life since Dare2share unshakeable. I just want to thank you and tell you that I am now spreading the gospel to others without worrying about being judged.
Thugga Thuggin
Great song please dont quit Phil God Bless you for this
Ben Cowden
love this song, heard u guys sing it live on joy fm tonight. and that's what I keep trying to keep my eyes on him during this struggle.
Lee-Lee
I love the way ZEALAND/Phil Joel took a break from Social Media! Wow, that is amazing and I know that as he glorifies our Lord Jesus Christ, he will in turn be richly blessed beyond measure :)
Kathy Bates
Beautifully uplifting
Madison Smith
I really love the songs you guys sing
designsthatbuild
Heard there was a concert down the street. Didn't know who Zealand Worship was, then saw the familiar face of Phil Joel from Newsboys.