Words to ponder this July 4, 2011, from our song Return to Me.

A land that once looked God-ward is quickly turning from His way
as we choose to go the route of compromise.
The absolutes and principles that were part of yesterday
are disappearing right before our eyes.
Things once a violation of convictions we held dear
succumb to pressures felt on every hand.
We once knew what we stood for but now it’s not so clear,
Oh God, oh God, what’s happening to our land.

And God says:
“Come back to me, come back to me, oh my people don’t you see
you must return to me.”

I’ve seen on Sunday morning people gathering to pray
‘neath a steeple pointing upwards to the sky.
And I’ve heard their pastor tell them that there’s only one true way,
that the coming of the Lord is drawing high.
But I’ve also seen those churches where the light has grown dim,
where few are ever found upon their knees;
No more God’s Holy Spirit convicting men of sin,
no more the power of God that sets men free.

And God says:
Come back to me…

The heart-beat of our nation was once the family
as parents taught their children right from wrong.
They taught a Godly reverence, they taught morality,
but now respect and fear of God are gone.
As fathers seek their fortunes and mothers plan careers,
they wonder why their children don’t obey-
While we’ve been told as parents to raise a godly seed,
Why can’t we see how far we’ve turned away.

And God says:
“Come back to me, come back to me,
Oh my people, don’t you see, you must return to me.
Humble yourselves, humble yourselves and pray;
Seek my face, turn from your wicked way, you must return to me.
You must return to me…