Episode Details

When life feels overwhelming and your heart is troubled, Psalm 4:8 reminds us of God’s promise: “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.” In this devotional, Alexis A. Goring shares a personal story of how God used the song “I Will Rest in You” by Jaci Velasquez to bring peace in the middle of anxiety. Through Scripture, prayer, and resting in God’s presence, we are reminded that we can lay our burdens down and trust that He never abandons us.

✨ Highlights

• God never leaves us — He promises to be with us always (Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20)

• Honesty in prayer matters — God invites us to bring our deepest pain and struggles to Him (Psalm 62:8, Hebrews 4:13)

• God is our safe place — No matter how uncertain life feels, His presence offers protection and peace (Romans 8:35-39)

• Resting in Him — By casting our cares on God (1 Peter 5:7), we can release our anxiety and sleep in peace, knowing He never sleeps (Psalm 121:4)

• Practical encouragement — Share your heart with God, meditate on His promises, and trust Him to handle what you cannot

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Full Transcript Below:

Rest in God

By: Alexis A. Goring

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.”

— Psalm 4:8 NLTOne night as I was preparing to go to bed, my mind was too troubled to sleep. 

So, I turned to prayer. I asked God to remind me how real He is and within seconds of that prayer request spoken directly to God, He brought a song to my mind with lyrics I hadn’t listened to in years. “I Will Rest in You” sung by Jaci Velasquez ministered to me and gave me great hope.

The song lyrics begin by painting the