Return to the Lord
Be refreshed again
Return to your God
And break the power of sin
Remember how you
Once loved Him
Remember your vow
‘Cause you used to be His servant
But you lost it
You lost it somehow
Do you remember how you
Once loved Him
Can you still remember your vow
‘Cause Jesus He stands before you
I think He’s waiting for you now
I’ve seen you wander
Through the desert
I’ve seen you so lost in that storm
I’ve seen you holdin’ on
Holdin’ on to nothing
And I’ve seen you
Battered and rocked and torn
I’ve seen you wander
Wander through your desert
I’ve seen you so lost in that storm
Then I watched you holdin’ on
You’ve been holdin’ on to nothing
Then you walked away
Battered and rocked and torn
Yes Jesus He stands before you
I think He’s waiting for you now
Yes Jesus He stands before you
I think He’s waiting for you now
Song Meaning
This song calls a wandering believer to repent, remember an earlier love for Jesus, and return to faithful service. Its images of desert and storm portray the cost of holding onto what cannot save.
Biblical Message
Hosea 14:1–2 calls God’s people to return to Him; Revelation 2:4–5 urges a church to remember and return to its first works; Luke 15:20 pictures a father welcoming the returning child.
Reflection
If devotion has grown cold, return honestly rather than hiding. Repentance is not nostalgia; it is a renewed turning toward Jesus in trust and obedience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Return To The Lord”?
This song calls a wandering believer to repent, remember an earlier love for Jesus, and return to faithful service. Its images of desert and storm portray the cost of holding onto what cannot save.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Hosea 14:1–2 calls God’s people to return to Him; Revelation 2:4–5 urges a church to remember and return to its first works; Luke 15:20 pictures a father welcoming the returning child.
When can this song be used in worship?
It suits repentance, recommitment, and pastoral restoration.