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Rest
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
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Josh Wilson's song 'Rest' is a gentle invitation to find peace in God's presence amid life's chaos and anxiety. The lyrics acknowledge the overwhelming noise of fears and failures, but point to a still, small voice that calls the listener to rest. The song emphasizes that Jesus is holding the believer and that there is nothing they need to do but lay down their burdens. It echoes the biblical concept of God's sovereignty and care, encouraging a deep breath and trust in His control. The repeated refrain 'God's got the world in His hands' reinforces a message of surrender and comfort.
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The world spins in circles
I can't slow it down
My fears and my failures
Are screaming so loud
Just under the noise
There's a still, small voice, saying
Rest, rest
Jesus is holding you
Rest, rest
There's nothing you have to do
Just lay down your burdens
God's got the world in His hands
So take a deep breath
And rest
Late in the evening
When I just can't sleep
God, help me hear You
As You sing over me
Just under the noise
With a still, small voice, saying
Rest, rest
Jesus is holding you
Rest, rest
There's nothing you have to do
Just lay down your burdens
God's got the world in His hands
So take a deep breath
And rest
Just rest
Still my soul
You won't let me go
Still my soul
God, you don't let go
Rest, rest
Jesus is holding you
Rest, rest
There's nothing you have to do
Just lay down your burdens
'Cause God's got the world in His hands
So take a deep breath
And rest
Just rest