#lossofpurpose

But, you fail miserably. Not because you don’t make any sense, but because you have no soul in your writing.  It’s not pointless, it’s meaningless. 

Relient K recently came out with a new album, and as the excited fan I am, i pre-ordered it from Amazon and got a free downloadable version on my phone (New Amazon feature). As I started listening to it, I began to think about what Matt Theisen was singing. It didn't sound right. Something was missing; his voice sounded, well, different. Confused, I looked up the lyrics to every single song on the album. One mention of church. Thats it. No God, no Jesus. Just eleven songs about women. I have no idea what happened with Relient K during tour (that whole fiasco with only the two Matts continuing the tour and Ethan leaving the band) but seriously, I think maybe the reason of all that was because perhaps Matt Theisen is starting to lose sight of the reason why they play music and why they were famous. It isn't by their own strength and talent; it is by God's given talent that they were successful. And having lost sight of that, Relient K has lost their worth in me. It hurts so much to do this to my all-time favourite band, the band that has helped lift me up during my times I forgot about God, but unless they can get their act together and remember that it is ultimately for God's purpose that they are even a band, I will not be listening or promoting their new album. If they continue down this path, I will be a fan of the Old Relient K, who knew their purpose was to serve God and love on God, not their fame or wanting to get back their fame. This is my cry out to the Matts and John and the other Jon. Please get it together. I am praying with all my heart that God will pull you through this, but you guys need to pray too. I know things may have been rough, but God will provide if only you would lean on Him. If everything I have speculated in this post is wrong, I'm sorry. I am posting this as a fan and as one who does not know what happened. This is just my speculation, so please do not be angry at me. But as a fan, it is also my duty to speak up if I think something is wrong. And there is definitely something wrong. I love all of you, and I am really praying that you will all come back to God and make more albums according to His plan. So what if you don't make as much money? I will buy your albums even if no one else does. So what if you dont have as many concerts? I will go to every one you have (well, within a reasonable distance... Im not that rich unfortunately). But even if I am the last fan standing, God and I will be much more happy if you play for Him and not for your fans or fame. To Matt Theisen: I loved how your voice was gentle and loving before. Now your voice is rough and it sounds like you are hurting. Maybe it has to do with the lyrics. To Matt Hoopes: thank you for sticking by Matt Theisen in the whole tour fight incident. I am praying that you'll help and pray for him through this. To John Warne and Jon Schneck: while I have no idea what happened on the tour, I am praying that you two will find it in your hearts to forgive and forget. I know forgiving and forgetting is hard but it is necessary if we want to glorify our God. To all of you: Remember, its better to forget and not slow down than gather regrets for the things you cant change now. I love you all.