Lay It All Down by Dr Tumi invites the believer to submit their burdens unto Christ, in a world rife with evil, troubles, pain and tribulations of all manner. A believer trying to brave these on their own is akin to self-harm.
We often get absorbed into life’s struggles and in the middle of it all forget that Christ is ready to bear all the burdens we shoulder. As the forgetful beings we are, we need reminders that we ought not to succumb to the heaviness of burdens, but instead, cast every single one to God.
This song is such a gentle reminder and encouragement to anyone battling the load of their own burdens. You shouldn’t have to, lay it all down.
Here’s Dr Tumi’s take on the inspiration behind the song:
This song was born out of a very personal place. We all have moments where life becomes overwhelming and we don’t have the strength to carry it all. Lay it all is an invitation to come to Jesus just as you are and release every burden…
Dr Tumi, as quoted on a Facebook video post
Song factsheet
| Song title | Lay It All Down |
| Artists | Dr Tumi |
| Release date | June 13, 2025 |
| Genre | Gospel Worship |
| Song duration | 5:03 |
| Song key | B |
Song review
Main song themes
Across the song are the following themes:
- Casting burdens unto God
- Sufficiency of God’s grace
- God’s closeness and faithfulness to those in need
- Restoration
Scriptural review
Casting burdens unto God
This is the main theme of the song, with recurring invitations to trust God with our burdens:
- Don’t carry the burdens of life
- Cast all your burdens
- I’ll carry your load
- Lay it all down
Why do we labor with our burdens? Perhaps we do not recognize that God cares, and so we keep to ourselves. The Bible commands us to cast burdens, for the sole reason that God cares, even when we don’t feel it. Christ openly invites those burdened to come unto him, with a promise of rest.
Cultivating trust in God and His word can help ease the laying off of our burdens.
Psalm 55:22 KJV
[22] Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
1 Peter 5:6-7 KJV
[6] Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
[7] casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Matthew 11:28 KJV
[28] Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
The sufficiency of God’s grace
Victory in the face of adversity comes not from our strenth or ability. No, our sufficiency comes from God. His strength is perfected when we are at our weakest, all the more reason to cast burdens unto Him.
2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV
[9] And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
God’s closeness and faithfulness to those in need
Contrary to what the enemy may lead us to believe that we’re alone in our troubles, the Bible assures of God’s ever present help. When distressed, God sees us, and He requires us to call unto Him.
Psalm 145:18 KJV
[18] The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
Psalm 28:7 KJV
[7] The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Hebrews 13:5-6 KJV
[5] Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
[6] So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear What man shall do unto me.
Restoration
When we turn to God, He is able to remake us, and restore what was lost.
Joel 2:25 KJV
[25] And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.
Song lyrics
Sing along to the lyrics with this embed:
Lay It All Down by Dr Tumi
Don't carry the burdens of life
Let empty your strength
You're never alone
He's on your side
He's just a call away
Just keep on holding to His word
Cos He will never change
He's a promise keeper
Have you heard
And He's just a call away
When people let you down
When you feel discouraged
Hope in your heart receive
His grace is sufficient for you
God says
Lay it all down
Cast all your burdens
I'll carry your load, yes I will
Give it to me
Your troubles
My grace is available
God says
Lay it all down
Cast all your burdens
I'll carry your load, yes I will
Give it to me
Your troubles
My grace is available
Don't be afraid
Cos He's your strength
With His hand He'll hold you up
Be not dismayed
The King is here
Trust that He is your shield
And when people let you down
When you feel discouraged
Hope in your heart receive
His grace is sufficient for you
God says
Lay it all down
Cast all your burdens
I'll carry your load, yes I will
Give it to me
Your troubles
My grace is available
God says
Lay it all down
Cast all your burdens
I'll carry your load, yes I will
Give it to me
Your troubles your pain
My grace is available
Restore, God will restore
Restore restore restore
Restore, God will restore
My grace is available
Restore, restore God will restore
Restore restore restore
God will restore
He will restore
My grace is available
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Audience
Lay it all down by Dr Tumi is fitting for congregational and personal use. For any believer in distress, this song is a good encouragement.
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[Cover image: Dr Tumi on stage. Image source: Facebook/Dr Tumi]