The Invisibles
Keep Away
Copyright 2007.
This can be a fun game, for everyone except the poor guy in the middle who's item is being kept away from him. This song is about my attitude to keep my money, time and heart away from God. In this song, I come to a realization of how all that there is really belongs to God, and that He's loaning it to us, much like the Talents in Matthew 25.
Lyrics
Verse 1:
It seems that every time I go to church
The pastor asks for money
For another 'building program'
Or God's work across the sea
And then they pass a plate for our donations
And I know it may sound funny
But I'm angry and I wonder
What it has to do with me.
I know that God made every atom
and electron that there are.
From the skin cells in my thumbnail
To the very furthest star.
But when it comes to all my money
I earned every single dime
And I'd stay and talk about it
But I haven't got the time...
Chorus:
Keep Away
I wanna play Keep Away
Keep all my money
Keep all my time
Keep Away this heart of mine
Keep Away
I wanna play Keep Away
Play Keep Away
From God.
Verse 2:
But deep within my heart I know that God
Has given all I have to me
And it's only by His mercy
That I have the strength to breathe
My bible says He doesn't want a penny
Unless it's given willingly
For if I give my gifts with gladness
My gift will bless even me!
I know that God owns every mountain
Every river, rock, and tree
And the life that I am living
He is loaning out to me.
So I'll invest some of His treasure
Spend a little of His time
Furthering His kingdom
And surrendering mine!
Chorus2: (twice)
Keep Away!
Don't wanna play Keep Away!
Give Him His money
Give Him His time
Give Him every part of this heart of mine
Keep Away!
Don't wanna play Keep Away!
I never wanna Keep Away from God!