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Let The Ground Rest
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Aug 25, 2026 updated
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Chris Renzema's song 'Let The Ground Rest' is a gentle encouragement for those in a season of waiting. The lyrics use the metaphor of a seed resting in the ground before growth, reminding listeners that God's timing is perfect and that He is faithful to complete what He has started. The song acknowledges the frustration of feeling stuck or left behind, but offers hope that growth will come in due season. It points to God's sovereignty and care, urging trust and patience. The message is comforting and faith-filled, resonating with anyone who needs reassurance that their current season is not wasted.
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Been waiting on a moment
Been waiting on a sign
Waiting for them to call your name
And you're next in line
Been waiting for your time to come
You're fifteen minutes in the sun
So don't you find it strange
That God, He made four seasons and only one's spring?
So-o-o-o-o just let the ground rest
'Cause if it's not right now
It's for the best
You're gonna gro-o-o-ow, I know this
But for no-o-o-o-ow, just let the ground rest
You've been waiting on a moment
Been waiting on a sign
Waiting for the lights to change
When you won't feel so stuck or so left behind
Been waiting for the day to come
When you can leave behind what you've become
Wash it all-ll away
These flowers only grow once they've tasted rain
So-o-o-o-o just let the ground rest
'Cause if it's not right now
It's for the best
You're gonna gro-o-o-ow, I know this
But for no-o-o-o-ow, just let the ground rest
'Cause He'll finish what He starts
He started this I know
But if you saw the plans
Maybe you wouldn't go
I watched Him plant a seed
And then let the ground rest
So child, oh, believe
'Cause I promise there's a harvest