Kristene DiMarco - There's A Rest Lyrics
Lyrics
Oh be careful you don't fall short,
of entering His rest.
Oh be careful you don't fall short,
of entering His rest.
For the promise still stands secure,
of entering His rest.
For the promise still stands secure,
of entering His rest.
There's still waters and green pastures.
There's still waters and green pastures.
There's still waters and green pastures.
You lead me.
You lead me.
You restore my soul.
You lead me.
You lead me.
You restore my soul.
I will hang on, I will hang onto your promise.
I will hang on, I will hang onto your promises.
To lead me.
You lead me.
There's a rest in the fight.
There's a place of abiding in the vine, abiding in the vine.
There's a rest in the fight.
There's a place of abiding in the vine, abiding in the vine. (2x)
Lord, we rest and we abide in the shadow of your wings. We put aside confusion and busyness, and distraction. We press into the place of your rest, grabbing hold of the promise of intimacy. Root us deep in the soul of your love, that we may bear much fruit. That we may stand.
There's a rest in the fight.
There's a place of abiding in the vine.
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released on May 6, 2020, Kristene DiMarco’s "There's A Rest" stands as a profound invitation and a gentle caution, guiding those who engage with its message towards a deeper understanding of spiritual tranquility. The song’s essence revolves around the multifaceted concept of God's rest, a theme both ancient and urgently relevant for our hurried world. It delves into the scriptural admonition from Hebrews 4:1, where the call to "be careful you don't fall short of entering His rest" is presented not as a threat, but as a tender warning to remain vigilant and intentional in pursuing the peace God offers. This initial caution is immediately balanced by the reassuring declaration that "the promise still stands secure," echoing Hebrews 4:9-11, which affirms a Sabbath-rest perpetually available for God's people. It’s a divine assurance that despite life’s distractions, the pathway to spiritual serenity remains open and steadfastly guaranteed by God's unchanging nature.
The song then beautifully paints vivid images of divine provision and intimate care, drawing directly from the cherished words of Psalm 23. Phrases like "still waters and green pastures" resonate deeply, conjuring scenes of renewal and nourishment for the weary soul. When the lyrics assert, "You lead me, You restore my soul," it's more than just a poetic sentiment; it’s a living truth reflective of the Shepherd’s consistent guidance and supernatural ability to mend, refresh, and set our inner being right, leading us in paths of righteousness. This restoration isn't a passive experience but requires an active posture of faith, as expressed in the resolve, "I will hang on, I will hang onto your promises." This tenacious grip on God's word speaks to the kind of unwavering faith Abraham exhibited, who, as Romans 4:20-21 notes, "did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith," fully convinced of God's power to fulfill His commitments.
Perhaps the most compelling revelation within "There's A Rest" is the paradoxical truth presented: "There's a rest in the fight." This challenges the common assumption that rest is only found *after* the struggle. Instead, DiMarco inspires us to discover a profound peace precisely within the midst of life's battles. This rest is intimately connected with "abiding in the vine," a direct echo of Jesus' teaching in John 15:4-5, "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you abide in me." To abide in the vine means to remain in constant, living union with Christ, drawing sustenance, strength, and indeed, rest, directly from Him, even when external circumstances are turbulent. It’s a call to cease striving in our own strength and find our stability and sufficiency in Him.
The song culminates in a powerful, corporate prayer that encapsulates its core message of seeking refuge and intimacy with God. "Lord, we rest and we abide in the shadow of your wings," a beautiful image of protection and security drawn from passages like Psalm 91:4, where God covers us with His feathers, offering refuge. The petition to "put aside confusion and busyness, and distraction" acknowledges the constant barrage of modern life that pulls us away from His presence, and aligns with the scriptural imperative to seek first God's kingdom (Matthew 6:33). By pressing into this place of rest, one grasps "the promise of intimacy," a deep, personal connection with the Divine. The concluding prayer to "root us deep in the soul of your love, that we may bear much fruit. That we may stand," is a powerful plea for spiritual grounding and steadfastness. It calls to mind Colossians 2:7, which urges believers to be "rooted and built up in him and established in the faith," enabling them to bear the fruit of the Spirit as promised in John 15 and to stand firm in the spiritual battles described in Ephesians 6. This song is a profound reminder that true rest is not merely the absence of activity, but an active, intentional, and deeply rooted reliance on God's unfailing love and promises, even amidst the clamor and challenges of existence.