We Are Messengers - I Found Rest Lyrics
Lyrics
I was looking for some calm in the chaos
Searching for some peace in the night
I was looking for somebody to hold me
I was searching for a little light
I loved the world
God You know that I went wild
But until You
Nothing ever satisfied
I've found rest in my Father for my weary soul
I will bless God the Father Spirit and the Son
(Oh...)
I found rest in my Father
For my weary soul
I only wanna walk with You Jesus
In the unforced rhythms of Grace
Wanna live like I'm alive and I'm free of the empty power of the grave
I loved the world
God You know that I went wild
But until You
Nothing ever satisfied
I've found rest in my Father for my weary soul
I will bless God the Father Spirit and the Son
(Oh...)
Yeah, I found rest in my Father
For my weary soul
I know He's always walking with us
I know He'll never leave us behind
So all you have to do is follow
I promise He will change your life
Oh, I promise He will change your life
Yeah, I promise He will change your life
I've found rest in my Father for my weary soul
I will bless God the Father Spirit and the Son
I found rest
(I found rest)
I found rest
(I found rest)
I found rest
(I found rest)
I found rest
(I found rest)
I found rest in my Father
For my weary soul
I found rest in my Father
For my weary soul
Video
We Are Messengers - I Found Rest feat. Ben Fuller (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
We Are Messengers' release of "I Found Rest" from the deluxe edition of their album *Where the Joy Is*, offers a profound exploration of spiritual longing and ultimate fulfillment. The song vividly paints a picture of a soul searching desperately for solace amidst the clamor of life, a universal human experience echoed in the ancient wisdom of Ecclesiastes 1:2, "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity." The lyrics speak to a profound dissatisfaction with worldly pursuits, a recognition that even the most exhilarating experiences ultimately fall short of truly satisfying the deepest needs of the spirit. This sentiment is powerfully conveyed in the lines acknowledging a past indulgence in the world's offerings, but with the stark realization that "until You, nothing ever satisfied." This resonates with the Apostle John's declaration in 1 John 2:17: "And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever."
The core message of "I Found Rest" lies in its powerful declaration of finding peace not in fleeting earthly comforts, but in the unwavering presence of a Heavenly Father. The repeated refrain, "I found rest in my Father for my weary soul," is a testament to the transformative power of divine relationship. This is not merely a passive discovery, but an active embrace of God's enduring love and provision, akin to the Psalmist's cry in Psalm 23:2: "He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters." The song further blesses "God the Father, Spirit and the Son," a clear articulation of the Triune God, affirming the complete and unified source of this found rest. The subsequent lines express a desire to "walk with You Jesus in the unforced rhythms of Grace," a beautiful metaphor for a life lived in surrendered obedience, free from the self-imposed burdens of legalism or striving. This echoes Jesus' own invitation in Matthew 11:28-29: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
Furthermore, "I Found Rest" offers a message of hope and encouragement to those still on their journey of searching. The assurance that "He's always walking with us, He'll never leave us behind" is a direct promise from Scripture, as found in Deuteronomy 31:6: "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you; he will not leave you or forsake you." The invitation to "follow" is an actionable step, a call to embrace faith, with the compelling promise that "He will change your life." This transformation is not superficial but a deep, internal renewal, aligning with the transformation described by Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." The repeated affirmation of having found rest, culminating in the powerful and echoing declarations, solidifies "I Found Rest" as a potent anthem of spiritual homecoming and the enduring peace found only in God.