WE WILL GIVE OURSELVES NO REST
Till Your kingdom comes on earth;
You’ve positioned watchmen on the walls.
Now our prayers will flow like tears,
For You’ve shared Your heart with us;
God of heaven, on our knees we fall.
Come down in power,
Reveal Your heart again;
Come hear our cries,
The tears that plead for rain.
We’re knocking,
Knocking on the door of heaven,
We’re crying,
Crying for this generation;
We’re praying for Your name to be known in all of the earth.
We’re watching,
Watching on the walls to see You,
We’re looking,
Looking for a time of breakthrough;
We’re praying for Your word to bear fruit
In all of the earth, in all of the earth.
Matt Redman & Steve Cantellow
Song Meaning
“We will give ourselves no rest -Knocking on the door of heaven” develops God’s kingdom advancing through worship, witness, mercy, and justice among the nations. Its opening image—“WE WILL GIVE OURSELVES NO REST Till Your kingdom comes on earth; You’ve positioned”—sets the direction, while the repeated lines turn the message into a personal and congregational response.
Biblical Message
The song connects closely with Matthew 6:10 and Matthew 28:19–20. These passages anchor its main theme in Scripture and show how God’s action invites faith, worship, obedience, and hope.
Reflection
This song is especially useful for missions, outreach, justice prayer, or commissioning. Consider which line most clearly names your present need, then let that line become a simple prayer and an encouragement shared with the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “We will give ourselves no rest -Knocking on the door of heaven” about?
It focuses on God’s kingdom advancing through worship, witness, mercy, and justice among the nations.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Matthew 6:10 and Matthew 28:19–20 offer clear biblical connections to its central message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support missions, outreach, justice prayer, or commissioning, followed by Scripture, prayer, or quiet reflection.