Casting Crowns - Thrive Lyrics
Lyrics
Here in this worn and weary land
Where many a dream has died
Like a tree planted by the water
We never will run dry
So living water flowing through
God we thirst for more of You
Fill our hearts and flood our souls
With one desire
Just to know You and
To make You known
We lift Your name on High
Shine like the sun make darkness run and hide
We know we were made for so much more
Than ordinary lives
It's time for us to more than just survive
We were made to thrive
Into Your word we're digging deep
To know our Father's heart
Into the world we're reaching out
To show them who You are
So living water flowing through
God we thirst for more of You
Fill our hearts and flood our souls
With one desire
Just to know You and
To make You known
We lift Your name on High
Shine like the sun make darkness run and hide
We know we were made for so much more
Than ordinary lives
It's time for us to more than just survive
We were made to thrive
Joy Unspeakable, Faith Unsinkable, Love Unstoppable, Anything is possible
Joy Unspeakable, Faith Unsinkable, Love Unstoppable, Anything is possible
Joy Unspeakable, Faith Unsinkable, Love Unstoppable, Anything is possible
Joy Unspeakable, Faith Unsinkable, Love Unstoppable, Anything is possible
Just to know You and
To make You known
We lift Your name on High
Shine like the sun make darkness run and hide
We know we were made for so much more
Than ordinary lives
It's time for us to more than just survive
We were made to thrive
Hey!
We were made to Thrive
Video
Casting Crowns - Thrive (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Thrive," a powerful anthem from Casting Crowns' 2017 compilation *Just Be Held: Casting Crowns Favorites*, resonates deeply with its message of purposeful living rooted in faith. The song, which first appeared on their 2014 album of the same name, speaks directly to the desire to move beyond mere existence and embrace a life of flourishing, a concept beautifully echoed in Scripture. The core of "Thrive" centers on the understanding that true growth and vitality don't come from our own striving or by seeking fulfillment in worldly pursuits, but rather from surrendering to God's plan and allowing Him to be the source of our strength and direction. This echoes the words of Jesus in John 15:5, where He states, "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." The song encourages listeners to embrace this dependence, to let go of the anxieties that stem from trying to control every outcome, and to trust in God's provision and guidance, much like Psalm 37:5 reminds us, "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act." It's an invitation to stop wrestling with the "what ifs" and instead plant ourselves firmly in the fertile ground of God's promises, allowing His spirit to cultivate a life of abundance. This isn't a call to passive waiting, but an active participation in God's work, recognizing that our ability to truly "thrive" is a direct result of His power working within us, as Paul describes in Ephesians 3:20: "Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power that is at work within us." Ultimately, "Thrive" serves as a profound reminder that a life lived in close communion with God is a life that will inevitably bear good fruit, drawing strength from Him and radiating His love and purpose into the world.