Vineyard Worship - God of Rest Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Vengo a adorarte, vengo a cantarte
Vengo a decirte que eres mi Dios
Dios poderoso, Dios del descanso
Mientras cantamos aqui Tu estas
Chorus:
You are the one who sees all our needs
You are the one who provides
You are the peace that our souls receive
En Ti podemos descansar
Verse 2:
God over our striving, God over our sleep
God over our struggle, our work and our rest
God over our future, God over our history
God over our family, our people, our land
God over our striving, God over our sleep
God over our struggle, our work and our rest
God over our future, God over our history
God over our family, our people, our land
Bridge:
When we lift You up, You lift us up
When we lift You up, You lift us up
When we lift You up, You lift us up
En Ti podemos descansar
Video
GOD OF REST (Dios Del Descanso) | Official Lyric Video feat. Tina Colón Williams | Vineyard Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"God of Rest," a devotional offering from Vineyard Worship, released on January 15, 2021, as part of their album *My Hope Has Come*, is a profound invitation to experience divine peace amidst life's ceaseless activity. The song's core message centers on acknowledging God as the ultimate source of tranquility and provision, a truth woven through both its Spanish and English verses. It begins with a humble approach, "Vengo a adorarte, vengo a cantarte, Vengo a decirte que eres mi Dios," declaring God’s supreme authority and his nature as the "Dios del descanso," the God of rest. This echoes the ancient understanding of Sabbath, not merely as an absence of work but as a sacred encounter with the Almighty, a concept deeply rooted in Genesis 2:2-3 where God himself rested on the seventh day. The transition to English in the chorus, "You are the one who sees all our needs, You are the one who provides, You are the peace that our souls receive," directly addresses the anxieties and burdens that weigh down the human spirit. This resonates powerfully with passages like Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest," highlighting Jesus' invitation to find solace in Him. The song further expands this divine sovereignty in its second verse, proclaiming God as "God over our striving, God over our sleep, God over our struggle, our work and our rest." This comprehensive declaration brings every facet of life – from our earnest efforts to our quiet moments, our challenges to our triumphs – under His loving dominion. It speaks to the truth found in Psalm 3:5, "I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me," and Isaiah 41:10, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The repetitive, uplifting affirmation in the bridge, "When we lift You up, You lift us up," underscores the transformative power of focused worship. It mirrors the promise in Psalm 34:5, "Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are not to be put to shame," and John 12:32, where Jesus states, "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." Ultimately, "God of Rest" is more than a song; it's a spiritual anchor, reminding us that true peace and provision are found not in our own efforts, but in surrendering our lives to the One who is sovereign over all things, enabling us to find rest in Him, "En Ti podemos descansar."