Despite living in uncertain and sometimes chaotic times amid the noise on social media, where people sometimes feel compelled to take a side on a divisive issue, the award winning band seeks to be a unifying force that shines the spotlight back on Jesus, the ultimate uniter.
MercyMe guitarist Michael John Scheuchzer told The Christian Post, “This record is the songs that are hopefully pointing directly at Jesus and saying, this is the one thing that matters. We can disagree about everything else in the world, but as believers, if we can come together and point to Him and agree on Him, then we can really see some change in the world.”
The new release declares that Jesus must be the focal point in everyone’s life, regardless of what’s going on in the world.
Throughout their nearly 30 years together, the band has been intentional about writing songs that point vertically with songs written about Jesus.
The new album features a tune titled “To Not Worship You.” It was written in reflection of those that have been falling away from the faith.
2021 marked the first time since the Gallup organization started tracking data that fewer than 50% of Americans belong to a church or religious organization – many are joining a growing demographic known as the “nones.”
MercyMe wants Christians to remember that better days are coming in Christ.