While We Rest
Resting in Providence: Unveiling the Spiritual Tapestry of 'While We Rest'
Lyrics
My eyes rise in the morning
Expressing the beginning of the day, waking up with awareness.
I labor all the day i lay me down in evening
Working throughout the day, and at night, surrendering for rest.
And this moonlight lights my sleep
The moonlight is mentioned, possibly signifying a peaceful sleep.
You're providing
A acknowledgment of provision, suggesting divine support.
You're providing while I rest
Repetition of the assurance of provision during moments of rest.
You're providing
-You're providing while I rest
-God's watch o'er the city all the
God's watchful presence over the city is acknowledged.
Unless Your hand is holding
Emphasizing the need for God's guidance and support for stability.
Us, we will not stand
-You're protecting
Reiteration of divine protection during periods of rest.
You're protecting while we rest
-You're protecting
-You're protecting while we rest
-Entertain, entertain
An internal struggle between the desire to entertain and the need for a break.
I just feel the need to entertain
Feeling compelled to entertain despite the urge to take a break.
You keep telling me to take a break
External pressure to rest, conflicting with the internal drive to entertain.
But there's music playing
Despite external distractions (music), difficulty in finding peace and focus.
I can't hear a thing
-And when I get up, I get straight to work
Returning to work immediately, missing valuable time with a spiritual connection.
Miss my time with You and it really hurts
-My thoughts are loud, I can't focus
-Sing a song, say who wrote it
Struggling with distractions and internal challenges while trying to create.
I ain't breathin' 'cause I will be chokin'
-I can't fix a thing if I'm still broken
-On the wind flew
Metaphorical references to creativity and inspiration.
But they hit the ground if You never blew
-They said they're trying to
Reflecting on the importance of focusing on known truths rather than uncertainties.
Gain some knowledge new
-I should practice with the things I knew
-Instead of looking at the things You don't
-I should focus on the things You do
-Like, I could go and try to build a house
Metaphorically expressing the fragility of self-made efforts without divine involvement.
But it's made of sand
-Unless it's made by You
-And gather all our if the Maker isn't You
Highlighting the importance of God as the ultimate creator and guide.
The house will be foolish
-You are building
Affirmation of divine involvement in building and creating during periods of rest.
You are building while we rest
-You are building
-You are building while we rest
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