Rest by Andy Osenga

Andy is one of my favorite songwriters. I do believe this is my new favorite Andy Osenga song. You can buy it at this link. He writes with an intense vulnerability. I almost feel like I'm listening in on a prayer I shouldn't be listening to in this song. I also feel like I'm listening to my own prayers and desires.

I should really get some sleep
It's been so long
It's been so long
All my friends have said to me
You look so tired
I feel guilty cause there's so much to do
I feel lazy if I take a breath or two

Oh, God,
Please give me rest
A bit of peace that passes over all this mess
Don't give me more than what I need
Just let me know you hear my plea
Oh, God please come to me and give me rest

I should really spend some time
Alone with you, alone with you
I've always known I'd find you there
Maybe that's why I keep myself so busy
So I don't have to feel the fear and anger
Of my darkness that is aching to be healed

Oh, God,
Please give me rest
A bit of peace that passes over all this mess
Don't give me more than what I need
Just let me know you hear my plea
Oh, God please come to me and give me rest

Why did nobody tell me how hard it is to be
The man that I always thought that I'd become
Cause I feel just like a kid who can't run

I should really go to bed
Kiss my wife, my sleepy-heads
Pray tomorrow that something's changed