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"Rest - Extended Version" by Olly Kiff feat. Alison Kiff: Finding Peace in God’s Timing


Here it is! The extended version of "Rest" by Olly Kiff featuring Alison Kiff. As Olly shared with me, this song came out of a time of uncertainty, when he had to lay aside his agenda and trust in God. We're probably already all too familiar with moments in life when we're trying to follow our agenda and do everything on our own. Olly reminds us that this isn't how it has to go; we don't have to do this on our own. 

Olly Kiff feat. Alison Kiff - Rest - Extended VersionThe lyrics reflect a tension we are probably very familiar with, a tension between knowing the right prayers to pray, like "God have full control" and "let Your kingdom come," and still struggling to fully surrender control to God. "I can sing I surrender all / I can sing God have full control," Olly sings, "But somehow I still try to do it on my own." You're not the only one who faces these struggles when walking through the unknowns and storms of life. 

Rest in God, trust in His plans and His timing; that is what this song is trying to share. And when we do so, we will find peace in His arms: "If You say go I'll go / If You say wait I'll wait / If You say not just yet / Then right here in Your arms I'll just rest." Take that step to trust the Lord! Stop trying to set the direction and pace, and find peace in His direction and timing. "I will rest / I will rest in You Lord."

Take a deep breath, invite Him in, and give Him full control. Put God in the driver's seat of your life, and He'll lead you to true peace and rest. Here's the extended version of 'Rest' by Olly Kiff. Enjoy!

(Related scripture: Psalm 46:10; Proverbs 3:5-6; Matthew 11:28-29)

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