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Find Your Rest in 'Covered': Chelsea Nogas' Invitation to Grace


Chelsea Nogas's song 'Covered' is what I call a blessing wrapped in melody, and addresses a trap that feels all to familiar. The trap of thinking that I don't deserve a blessing I've received or that I need to earn God's love through my actions. 'Covered' is based on Matthew 11:28. Chelsea wrote it as a reminder that rest and freedom are gifts from Jesus, ones we find at the cross, not as a result of what we do. Gifts based on grace, His grace. 

Chelsea Nogas - CoveredThe lyrics, 'Lord, I need Your rest… At the cross, I lay my head,' is an invitation to lay down what your trying to 'earn', your striving, and remember that His grace and love have already covered everything. His grace is enough! We're His, adopted through His blood. We all need to be reminded from time to time of the gospel, and that true freedom/rest is found at the cross. 

Chelsea chose an acoustic piano backdrop for 'Covered,' ensuring the spotlight remains on the message of grace and surrender. This song is a beautiful trigger to stop what you're doing, breathe, and acknowledge the fact that we are free because of His love and ultimate sacrifice. 

So, go ahead and give 'Covered' a listen. May its message remind you that His love is more than enough. It is through His grace that we may find rest and freedom, because He has got everything covered.

(Related scripture: Matthew 11:28; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:20)

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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/48AqnIKOelahEf4ekTcKvJ

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOpR6s8weOg

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