Behind the Song Rest by Josh Bissell and Maggie Youngs
Behind the Song: Rest by Josh Bissell and Maggie Youngs
Josh Bissell and Maggie Youngs released the collaborative single Rest on August 11, 2023. The song continues to resonate with listeners who feel the pressure of trying to hold everything together.
The Story Behind Rest
Josh Bissell wrote Rest during a season of heavy responsibility. He was doing his best to stay in control, make plans, and support those around him, but he often felt worn out. In those moments, he recognized how easily he forgot that God is good and that God is still sovereign.
When Josh gathered with Maggie Youngs and Nick Lewkowski to write, they realized they were all facing similar struggles — the same anxious hurry and pressure to keep doing more. The song came together naturally during that session and began encouraging them even before it was complete. It was something they each needed at that time.
Rest serves as a clear reminder to slow down and release control. It points to the truth that we do not have to carry the world on our own shoulders. God holds it all with perfect strength and care.
Key Lyrics
I come and I go in the middle of it all I forget that You are good that You are God But I am trying not to
I cling to control like the world is in my hold But I know that the world does not stop spinning Just because I do
So I I will learn to rest As You You hold the rest
The song asks an honest question: “Is hurry the worry that hides in my heart?” It reminds us that the race we are called to is not won by how much we accomplish, but by what God does in us when we stop striving. The repeated bridge — “You hold the rest… You hold my rest” — offers a simple space to breathe and trust.
About Josh Bissell
Josh Bissell creates warm indie-folk worship music with honest lyrics and a pastoral heart.
His songs often focus on waiting, trust, and God’s steady presence in daily life. He serves as a worship leader at Church of Whitestone.
Listen to Rest
If you have been feeling overwhelmed or tired, Rest is worth a listen. It provides a helpful reminder that it is okay to slow down and trust.
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