Bring us back

Restore us, O Lord, & bring us back to you again!  Give us back the joys we once had. (Lam.5:21 NLT)

Have you ever just sat down& prayed for God to draw you close to Him?  That what was happening here.  They realized that they had drifted away from God & they needed to get back.  They're wanting to restore their relationship with Christ so that they & their country could be restored.  The sooner we can realize that distance between us & God the easier it is for us to get back on track. If there is a distance between us & God, it's because we moved not Him.  He is just waiting on us to come back. They also realized that being with God is where their joy comes from.  Apart from Him we lack joy.  Here they are asking for joy which comes from God & is lasting not happiness that can come & go. I believe if we would seek a close relationship with Christ, joy would be inevitable & restoration would come.  I think it's time we get our priorities in order& that a relationship with Christ should be at the top.  If we do that one thing I believe the other situations & circumstances we're dealing with would dramatically improve.  So be the first to turn back & let restoration for you & the country start with you!