Lyrics
Verse 1
When you feel like you want to stray
When all around you gives way
Take your trouble to the Lord
Ask Him to take them all
And as long as you believe
I know you will receive
Chorus
Leave them there
And just rest in Him
Rest in the arms of Jesus
Rest in the arms of the Lord
Don't let the devil get you down
Don't let him see your broken heart
Oh, rest in the arms of the Lord
Verse 2
There are times, sons of God
When we feel as if we're all alone
Seems like there is no way out of our situation
But I'm here to tell you that Jesus got your back
And all you have to do is relax
And rest in His arms
Verse 3
When your family will not help you
When you're all by yourself
Jesus will hear your earnest cries
And He will answer
Oh, His promises never fail
If you believe, your ship will always sail
Bridge
So rest in His arms
Rest, rest, rest in His comforting arms
Oh, rest, rest in Jesus
Relax in His arms
Let Him take care of you
Rest, rest in Jesus
In the arms of the Lord
Let Him take care of you
Chorus (Repeat)
Don't let the devil get you down
Don't let him see your broken heart
Oh, rest in the arms of the Lord
Outro
There's a miracle if you rest in Jesus
In the arms of Jesus
Let Him take care of you
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Rest in the Arms” by Adrian Cunningham is a gospel song of encouragement for people who feel like straying. The opening tells the listener to take trouble to the Lord and ask Him to take it, and says that as long as he believes, he will receive. The refrain is a call to rest in the arms of Jesus.
The pattern is close to 1 Peter 5:7, casting every care on Him, and Matthew 11:28, where Jesus invites the weary to come to Him for rest. The second verse admits that there are times when it feels like there is no way out, even when family will not help, and says that Jesus will hear earnest cries and answer.
The ending says His promises never fail and keeps repeating “rest in His comforting arms” and “let Him take care of you.” The song is a gentle word of comfort and trust.
Related Scripture
- 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all care on Him
- Matthew 11:28 Rest for the weary
- Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord