A meditative worship chant repeating the truth that Christ has brought us near and He alone is our portion.

My Portion, My Peace is built on the power of repetition. Instead of telling a long story, it engrains a single truth: we are brought near to God not by effort, but by Christ’s cross. Each line is sung slowly and reverently, creating space for reflection, prayer, and rest. The simplicity mirrors the way Scripture often repeats itself so truths can sink deeply into the heart.

The first theme declares, “Christ has brought me near, I rest in His love.” This is the gospel distilled — access to God is already accomplished, and our response is not striving but resting. Variations gently unfold this theme, reminding us that it was His cross that secured our nearness, not our devotion or prayerfulness. The repetition shifts the focus from our doing to Christ’s finished work.

The second theme proclaims, “The good portion is mine, Jesus is enough.” Here the song echoes Mary’s choice at Jesus’ feet and David’s longing for the presence of God. The variations expand it into eternity: what was once a longing is now a possession secured by grace. As these two themes are cycled and layered, the chant builds in intensity, lifting worshippers into joy, before resolving into silence — a musical picture of resting in the sufficiency of Christ.

Lyrics

Verse 1
David longed for Your presence, more than crown or throne,
One thing he asked of You: to make Your beauty known.
Not palaces or armies, not riches here below,
But to dwell within Your house, and Your glory ever show.

Chorus
You are my portion, You are my peace,
Not my prayers but Your cross brings me near.
You are my portion, You are my peace,
Christ has done it all — my portion, my peace.

Verse 2
Mary sat at Your feet, while Martha strove in care,
You said the one thing needed was simply resting there.
No striving could be better, no service more complete,
Than to hear the words of life flowing from Your mercy seat.

Chorus
You are my portion, You are my peace,
Not my prayers but Your cross brings me near.
You are my portion, You are my peace,
Christ has done it all — my portion, my peace.

Verse 3
Now the veil has been opened, through Jesus’ blood we come,
The Lamb has borne our judgment, the work of God is done.
No temple walls can hold us, no fear can bar the way,
For the risen Christ has won, and His presence is our stay.

Chorus
You are my portion, You are my peace,
Not my prayers but Your cross brings me near.
You are my portion, You are my peace,
Christ has done it all — my portion, my peace.

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Christ has done it all… my portion, my peace.


Reflective Questions for “My Portion, My Peace”

  1. David’s Longing

    • David longed to “dwell in the house of the Lord” more than to rule a kingdom. What does that reveal about where true security is found?

    • Where do you tend to seek peace apart from God’s presence (comforts, success, approval)?

  2. Mary’s Choice

    • Mary sat at Jesus’ feet while Martha busied herself with service. What does that teach us about resting in Christ versus striving for Him?

    • How does this challenge the way you approach prayer, worship, or daily life?

  3. Christ’s Work

    • The chorus says: “Not my prayers but Your cross brings me near.” How does that reshape how you think about your spiritual practices?

    • In what ways do you subtly try to “self-save” by your doing, instead of resting in what Jesus has already done?

  4. Resting in Him

    • What would it look like for you this week to truly “rest in Christ” as your portion and peace?

    • How might prayer become less about “getting answers” and more about enjoying God Himself?

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