Simple Devotions

Christian inspirations and poetry

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Doors

 Doors


Sometimes doors close unexpectedly and we don't know why.

It brings us pain and sorrow and all we can do is cry.

It's in our pain when we can't see the road the lies ahead,

So we wake up each morning having a sense of dread.


And until the sun rises anew deep within our hearts,

We cannot see that this was God's way of giving us a new start.

We sometimes miss His voice and cannot hear,

Because we're clinging on so tightly to something we hold dear.


But God has a plan and He knows what is best.

Sometimes He just needs us to move out of his way and simply rest.

That's the only way He can do what he needs to do.

You see in His sovereignty He is taking care of me and you.


Sometimes doors close unexpectedly and we don't always know why,

But at the end of the day we see God's plan and we no longer cry.

Just as a baby in a womb can't see the beautiful world before it's born,

Neither can you or I see the future when we close our eyes and mourn. 


When these doors close God has another one for us if we will just look,

Open your eyes my friend at the beautiful landscape beyond the brook. 

Open the windows and all the doors and let the sunlight in.

The way before you is blessed if you will just rest in Him.


We are all longing for a better place and a better day,

Yet like babes in a womb we kind of like it and we want to stay.

Unknown to us that God has an eternity of beauty for us to behold.

Beyond this life Is a story waiting to unfold.


Sometimes doors close unexpectedly and it is okay

Because God holds our destiny, it's always been that way.

So hang on to tight to Him and go through the other door,

As He leads you through this life to Heaven's shore. 


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson



Wednesday, November 20, 2024

This Has to Stop

 This Has to Stop


This has to stop! It's time to make our stand. 

This has to stop, we have to obey God's command. 

No more forcing vaccines on the masses. 

In the name of herd immunity for all classes.


This has to stop, the lies that they tell. 

Calling evil good, and good evil as well

Prosecuting someone for standing up for life 

This has to stop we need to put it in to all of the strife.


This has to stop all the name calling we see.

Calling people Nazis and demonizing Humanity.

When you have no clue what that person believes.

This has to stop it's time to unroll your sleeves.


We are better than this. We were created in the image of God

We have to follow him alone, yes this has to stop.

We need to learn to forgive our fellow man,

And agree to disagree where we stand.


We all have a right to express our point of view

And we can debate whether or not what we believe it is true

But it needs to be done in the spirit of love.

We need to learn to keep our hearts focused above.


This has to stop, the hateful rhetoric and gossip.

The name calling the accusations, we need to just toss it. 

We have to stop devaluing the United States Constitution,

And as its people, letting them get away with this revolution.


This has to stop and it starts today.

As his people get on bended knee and pray.

And we clean our own hearts and confess before him or sin.

This will stop hopefully maybe then.


In the meantime, I will stand up for what I believe.

I will not let the world or its leaders keep me deceived.

I pray that this will encourage you to stand up too

Only then can our country be renewed.


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson

 



No One Else Will

 No One Else Will


I stand here before you because no one else will.

No one wants to fight this battle that is until,

Until there is a victory won on their behalf.

Then more people will stand and walk in this path.


But until then I am in the fight alone,

Except for the heavenly angels on God's throne.

They are standing beside me though no one can see.

And with them I will gain the victory.


Throughout the ages in times past

Stood many against the tyranny at last.

Our forefathers who settled here in our land

Alone against England they took their stand


They did what they did because no one else would

They fought against tyranny as only they could

Clear back in the Ancient of Days,

With Gideon, a small army was raised.


What started with thousands was narrowed down

Until only 300 soldiers could be found

But who gave them victory in the end?

It was God in heaven; no one dares fight against Him.


I stand up for the broken because no one else will. 

But then God reminds me no, there are others still.

When Elijah hid in the cave thinking he was the only one.

God told him no there are others like you my son.


I stand here today alone fighting 

Will you stand alongside me or are you still deciding. 

I invite you to come join the battle with me

As we stand for the truth and set others free. 


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson


The Highway of Holiness

 The Highway of Holiness


On the Highway of Holiness is where we all begin. 

Learning of His ways, listening to Him. 

It begins at the bottom of the steep mountain ahead. 

And we head out on this path, sometimes with dread. 


As we climb the terrain, many times we think it’s impossible 

The terrain is not smooth and there are many obstacles. 

We run out of breath, because spiritually we are not fit. 

Unknown to us, this walk of faith is a workout  bit by bit. 


It’s on this highway of holiness we learn to walk in faith. 

It’s more than just believing, it’s living it day by day. 

Sometimes, we get a reprieve and the path becomes smooth 

But then a little more walking and some rocks become loose 



We then lose our footing and begin to fall. 

And cry in frustration asking ourselves is it worth it at all? 

But we are not walking on this path alone. 

Others come by and pick us up as we walk into the unknown. 


There are few on this path that we walk. 

Others ridicule us for it and at us they gawk. 

But we know and understand our destination. 

And we hike up the hill to our salvation. 


It’s not that we have to take this path in life. 

We can accept Jesus and live in HIs light. 

But there is a higher calling that some of us attain. 

And that is the highway of holiness and its terrain. 


Have you been called to walk this path too? 

Are you ready to join the chosen few?  

You may go to Church each week and say all prayers 

I guarantee you the Highway of holiness is not there. 


The highway of holiness is the high call of God. 

It’s the path that only few take and only few trod. 

So if you're called on this path and you feel alone. 

Know that Christ is walking beside you guiding you home. 


©2024 Sandra C. Johnson

This poem was inspired by one of my favorite authors. I was reading his book “Habakkuk Prophet of Faith" and read the following quotation which inspired the above poem. 

The distance between existence and manifested reality is time, and we walk that distance by faith on the Highway of Holiness (Isaiah 35:8). -Stephen Jones from his Book “Habakkuk: Prophet of Faith Chapter 3-The Life of Faith.”

https://godskingdom.org/studies/books/habakkuk-prophet-of-faith/chapter-3-the-life-of-faith/


Isaiah 35: 8-10 reads: 

And a highway will be there;

    it will be called the Way of Holiness;

    it will be for those who walk on that Way.

The unclean will not journey on it;

    wicked fools will not go about on it.

No lion will be there,

    nor any ravenous beast;

    they will not be found there.

But only the redeemed will walk there,

10 

    and those the Lord has rescued will return.

They will enter Zion with singing;

    everlasting joy will crown their heads.

Gladness and joy will overtake them,

    and sorrow and sighing will flee away.



Giants

 Giants


David went against a giant and we read the story over and over again

We stand amazed at the power of God and feel we can win. 

We face our own battles, but the enemy seems so strong. 

We don't feel so confident, and wonder what if we are wrong?


God allows these giants in our path, to guide us to the truth. 

He makes them look insurmountable from our point of view.  

But He is with us in every interaction and in every fight. 

We just have to make sure we are standing for what is right. 


David went out to this giant with just a sling and a few stones.

He went and faced him bravely because he knew he was not alone. 

God was with him and protected him in this fight. 

So David boldly proclaimed the truth and marched courageously into the night. 


We have giants in our life that scare us into falling in line. 

Despite what we know is true we feel outnumbered and want a sign. 

We want to be assured that this fight is where we should be. 

We don’t want to stir the pot unnecessarily. 


But my friends, let’s not complicate what God has put on our heart. 

We don’t need to reason or calculate His part. 

We just need to have faith that He is in control of each move we make. 

And He will hold us in His hand.  He determines our fate. 


So go into the valley alone with your sling and stones. 

Go out into the dark and face the giant alone. 

Because up in the heavens there is an army on your side. 

And they will light your path and be your guide. 


David faced a giant and we all know how that turned out. 

God will take them down.   Have fear and never doubt. 

His plan will be accomplished with or without us, as He is sovereign in the earth. 

So trust Him and go forth in His armor with His weapons and His Word. 


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson



  


Sunday, November 17, 2024

Come What May

 Come What May


Come what may, I know Lord you are in control. 

Come what may God, you are the one who gives me hope. 

As I wait for another to decide my destiny. 

I know it is you who takes care of me and my posterity. 


Come what may Lord, I will still stand up for the broken. 

I will fall on my knees to worship despite what is spoken. 

I will follow Your lead as what to do next. 

With  you I am accepted so I will not fret. 


You know the plans for me and for those I defend. 

It’s your story you know the beginning and end. 

Come what may, you hold each life in your hand. 

And you will cover them right where  they stand 


So as I pray for the doors to stay open that allow me to serve. 

To help those in my community and give them what they deserve. 

Show me the path and make it clear to those that decide. 

That they can’t thwart your plan and your love won’t be denied. 


Come what may, I will obey you my God, protector and healer .

My Father who loves me, and is my defender.

I will stay the course and live my life according to your command. 

Knowing your ways are perfect and so is your plan.


Come what may, I will say amen to your will for my life. 

And pray for those who think they are in the right. 

Knowing all things work for good to those who believe

So I will follow your path in word and in deed. 


Come what may, you are the final judge. 

And from your WORD, I will not budge. 

Because I know at the end of the day you have my back. 

And through your provision, there is nothing I lack. 


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson




 


He Wrote the Script

He Wrote the Script


Come to the theater, come take your seat. 

Get your popcorn and get your drinks. 

Sit down my friend and enjoy the show. 

The author wrote it centuries ago. 


He wrote the script, and He knows the ending. 

He is the alpha Omega, He is the beginning. 

There have been many who have tried to upsurp His plan. 

They have attempted to take the pen out of His hand. 


But He wrote the script and throughout the story. 

We see over and over how He shows His glory. 

We see no matter how many have tried to change His plan. 

He always ends up the victor as only He can. 


He wrote the script, no matter who wins elections. 

Throughout it all, we are assured of His protection.. 

It's His story to tell, and though the characters may think they can. 

He alone makes them fall and He makes them stand. 


He wrote the script from the beginning of time. 

As history unfolds it shows how He is divine. 

In His story, Kingdoms rise and Kingdoms fall. 

But the great author is in control of it all. 


There are times of suspense too that makes us wonder. 

What will be the outcome as we see the rain and the thunder. 

Then we see the great end of the battle and we understand. 

Everything that happens is according to His plan. 


He wrote the script, so just rest in Him. 

He will come through for His people again and again. 

So relax in Him, enjoy your popcorn, wait and see. 

The finale is about to unfold and set us all free. 


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson


Open the Gates

Open the Gates 


Entering through the gate is the only way to enter the land. 

This is the legal way to obtain citizenship by God’s command. 

While we fight over the border crisis in America today. 

There is a more important City to enter and there is but one way. 


I desire to be a legal citizen of God’s Kingdom on earth. 

I desire to enter through the gates and experience new birth. 

The gatekeeper holds the key to enter in. 

So I entreat and confess my total dependence in Him. 


"Open the Gates" is what many will yell, who are on the outside. 

Unlike our American borders, many will  be denied. 

Not because they are not good people and didn’t live a good life. 

But because no matter how good we are, we still need Jesus Christ. 


Jesus is the only way we can enter in through the gate. 

“No admittance” is the sign they will see, if that is their fate. 

To enter the Kingdom, we must know and understand. 

That God is the one who makes us righteous where we stand. 


Open the Gates is what they will say they are entitled to. 

Because they have a different gospel and point of view. 

For too long these usurpers have been in control of the nation’s fate,. 

They will learn when the true Kingdom is established they made a mistake. 


Open the Gates is my prayer and I hope your prayer as well. 

And to enter in is to be blessed to live and with Jesus to dwell. 

It’s a place of peace and comfort where there will be no more tears. 

The lion will dwell with the lamb and remove all our fears. 


But we need to enter in by the gate, and have a relationship with Him. 

He will do a work in our lives and forgive us of all of our sins. 

At that time He will look to us and say to those whose faith is true. 

Enter in you blessed of my Father into the inheritance prepared for you. 


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson


Saturday, November 16, 2024

The Path of an Overcomer

The Path of an Overcomer


When the world opposes you for where you stand

And they mock and ridicule with a cruel hand;

When you feel hurt and sad by what they do, 

And your faith is tested in ways you never knew. 


Remember God holds your heart in His hand. 

He will vindicate you right where you stand. 

He is never far off as some may suppose. 

The secrets you hold He alone knows. 


He will show you what you need to say. 

At that particular hour, His spirit will convey

Everything necessary in your time of need. 

Just cling to Him, not vengeance or greed. 


When the world opposes us as it often will. 

Look into the heavens and just be still. 

God's hour of vindication is near. 

Step aside and let Him defend you here.


He will decide as He is the ultimate judge. 

So rest in Him, and let go of your grudge. 

It's Him who determines the path of your life,

And for all of your needs He will always provide. 


These storms are a speck in the big picture.

They will soon be a memory, no more than a fixture. 

So as you walk through the rain and the thunder breaks. 

Keep walking, He will protect you and take your heart ache. 


Just keep going, the sun will soon breakthrough 

And you will understand His purpose and His point of view.

Until then, keep walking, taking one-step and then another. 

This is the path of His elect, the path of an overcomer. 


© 2024 Sandra C.Johnson


Friday, November 15, 2024

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Fight! Fight! Fight!


Fight! Fight! Fight! Is what we all must do.

Stand for the truth, and for what is true.

When it all seems against us don't be afraid

Stand up, Stand tall. The price was paid. 


If God is for us, who can be against us. 

Lean on Him despite any resistance. 

This world will throw arrows and make you question your beliefs

But fight fight fight, assured of your destiny.


Stand up for those you love with all of your heart.

Stand up for what is right from the start. 

Some may shame you, ignore them and move on

Fight Fight Fight and always stand strong. 


Our world today has slipped from its morality

And redefined what is right and wrong for all humanity. 

But God's word remains the same yesterday and today.

Remain in Him and He will show you the way. 


Fight fight fight despite the accusations you hear.

God's law has not changed. It is crystal clear. 

We are not of this world, its politics or its ideals. 

So stay the path and God will show you what is real.


Put on His armor every piece and very part. 

Hold on tight as God purifies your heart. 

He will protect you from the arrows of the enemy. 

And in the end, from their assaults you will be free. 


So my friend when the time is right.

Stand up and Fight fight fight!

But don't go into battle without Him. 

Only God can be your protector and defender until the end.


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson

This poem was adapted into a song and can be viewed on my YouTube channel here:


Sunday, November 10, 2024

God's Ways

I write in my profile that my husband is running for office.  What I didn't say is he ran in a democratic stronghold as a Republican.   He was assured God called him you do this, but not for the reason he thought. He didn't question God though and the next day, something came to me and I shared it with him.  I said "I think the purpose of this was so you could see how many people would vote for you because you couldn't tell who would, as there was no data because no one ever ran before.  Now you have a target goal of who to reach out to."   

There are stories we all could tell of things we believe God called us to do and we don't understand how it seems to not be working out the way we thought.  I was thinking on this when I wrote the following.

God's Ways


To fear God and follow his will.

To listen and to just be still

To Simply obey his voice

Making his will our final choice


It doesn't always turn out the way we think it should.

But his ways are not our ways that much is understood.

We may question sometimes why.

As we follow him on the road of life.


Success is measured by the worldview.

Not the same way that God chooses to.

We think it will be easy as God told us to do it.

But there are barriers and we can't always get through it. 

 . 

God tells us to do things and we don't always understand. 

But we still follow and obey His command. 

To run for an office they say we can't win

And when we lose he says let's do this again


You see when we promised him our lives

We knew there would be things that would be a surprise.

When the result of our choice to follow Him. 

Does not turn out like we thought in the end. 


God's ways are not our ways so we declare. 

That we will trust Him and not live in despair. 

We will keep going and joyously follow along. 

Knowing He will fulfill what he started making us strong. 

 

Just follow Him and when the cloud moves let's move too.

To the next destination, and He will show us what to do

Don't spend too much time trying to figure out the why

Just follow him as He shows you His plan for your life. 


© 2024 SandraC. Johnson 







Us Plus God

Us Plus God 


For decades the world has claimed we are the minority. 

Unknown to them that us plus God equals a majority.

And on November 5, He made it perfectly clear. 

That He is the one that causes Kingdoms to rise and He is near. 


I do not boast of how we won because one thing I know.

It wasn't the votes, it was God who made such a show.

He works in the hearts of men still today. 

And He hears us when we earnestly pray. 


Though there are those who demonize the one God chose. 

God's ways are not our ways, and the heart of man He alone knows. 

His Law is what defines evil and good. 

And this, the world has long misunderstood.


Us plus God equals a majority. 

With His armor on, we gain His authority.  

All things on earth are under His control. 

And He reigns in the earth. When He speaks, it is so. 


The problem begins when we try to decide.

And define morality on our terms and our pride. 

When we replace God with our own theology. 

And lean on man's wisdom and the world's psychology. 


And for decades that is what has been done.

We've defined morality and removed Jesus the Son. 

When men stand up against open borders

The name calling begins from the distortors.


Pro life activists are called hateful and cruel.

As if we don't care about women and think them a fool.

And those of us who want children to be children again. 

Are condemned for discriminating against them. 


I could go on about how our world has got It all wrong. 

And cast my stones at them all and claim to stand strong. 

But I understand they have their viewpoint as well. 

It's just not where most of us dwell. 


God honors those who follow Him. 

And changes their hearts within. 

And with him by your side you cannot fail.

God plus you means you will prevail. 


God plus us equals a majority today. 

And He will uphold us as we continue to pray

The world doesn't choose though, they may think they do. 

So my friend, when will you decide to make it God plus you? 


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson






Followers

 Social media is a big deal today. I recently joined X but I really didn't know why I bothered because I'm not a celebrity I don't have a lot of followers. I will post stuff on Facebook and it doesn't look like anyone has read it and I'm like what's the point God? Do I really want to bother with any of this? Is this where you want me to minister? And as I was questioning God about that a while back, I believe I heard Him in His still small voice say "all you need is one follower and leave the rest to me." I thought about that today which led me to write the following:

Followers


I have one follower and one like on my Facebook. 

I kept going back and taking a second look.

I went to my X account and what did I see?

Nobody noticed anything I wrote including me.


Until one day I heard a still small voice saying “it's not about you.

Quit obsessing about how many followers you have and just write what is true

You plant the seeds but I water them and make them grow

The followers you have are stored in heaven that only I know.”


I then went to the grocery store and saw a woman alone.

She looked hungry so I bought her lunch and went home.

Unknown to me she had just prayed and was sure that God wouldn't provide.

This one act of love gave her hope that she thought was denied.


We never know why God calls us to do the things that we do.

He is a creator it's all perfectly planned from His point of view

We may think all this doesn't matter but we are unable to see,

God's plan for the things He's calling to be.


We live in a world that wants results for what we have done and said. 

We want to take credit when it is God's to take instead.

He leads us share a post or write something from our heart 

That one follower will share it again with someone who needed to hear a part. 


But it doesn't really matter if we have one follower or how many there are.

Because God's the one that takes His word and carries it far. 

Each interaction we have in each day that we live,

Is significant in heaven as we learn how to give.


But the most important interaction we can have with mankind,

Is not just telling them Jesus loves them and being kind. 

It's to show them in word indeed the grace that he gives,

And to exemplify his love and the life that He’s called us to live


It's not to condemn those who view the world differently than us.

We are all in a different place and have a different levels of trust.

We need only to be true to Him and share His truth always in love,

And and go where he leads with our eyes focused only above. 


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson




Saturday, November 9, 2024

The Rusty Old Church

 The Rusty Old Church


Standing on the outside so magnificent and grand.

Beautiful and majestic the church once stood in this land.

But somewhere along the way, it lost its voice. 

And it became weak and frail by its carnal choice. 


Now people walk by and look over at her and scoff. 

So many have lost faith, and so many are lost. 

Her beautiful appearance once shiny and clear, 

Have been rusted over by doubt, disillusionment and fear.


The gardener first stopped tending and the painters ran out of paint. 

Over time there were fewer prayers from the saints.

The building started to break down and there was no one inside. 

To upkeep and take care of the furniture and grounds with pride.


Today as I look out at that once grand building and steeple.

I see no victory or hope on the faces of the people. 

I fall down and cry at what was once grand. 

And ask God how will we ever fulfill your plan?


But I looked at the church and realized I misunderstood.

The building is man's vow to God, which failed as only it could. 

The real church resides inside of our hearts.

Its God's vow to write His law in our innermost part. 


Standing so magnificent and strong,

Is God's Church, the body of Christ, who have been there all along. 

While some may have lost their voice. 

God is calling a remnant who have made Him their choice. 


And all will be made right once again. 

Only the building will be shining from the hearts of men. 

Because the innkeeper and Head is Jesus Christ.

Who will come again and make all things right. 


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson

This poem was adapted into a song and can be viewed on my YouTube channel here:

Friday, November 8, 2024

Where Do You Stand

Today, we live in a world of polarity.  The left and the right accuse one another of misinformation and which side do you believe?  The truth is, neither one.  I of course am a Conservative Republican, but before all of that, I am a Christian and follow Jesus Christ.   I was thinking on this when I wrote the following poem. 


WHERE DO YOU STAND?

In a world of division and polarity. 
Where each side claims their morality.
It's hard to see what the truth really is.
Each side has an argument for and against.

It begs the question of where I stand. 
On the precepts of God or on man. 
It seems when there is an election
Both sides are assured of their acceptance or rejection. 

We have our beliefs and are sure we know
That the side we stand on is right and not just for show.
And when we hear the other side's rhetoric. 
We quickly dismiss it as misinformation and reject it. 

So where do you truly stand. What do you believe?
Are you absolutely convinced you haven't been deceived?
Do you have idols in your heart guiding your way.  
Or do you put aside your point of view and look to God and pray? 

So many times we reject the truth and things we don't want to hear. 
Because it takes us out of our comfort zone and triggers our fear. 
And in a day and age where good is evil and evil is good
God’s word is readily rejected as out of date and misunderstood. 

So where are you today? Living YOUR truth?
In exchange for what God has shown your to do?.
Are you open to hearing Gods plan?
Or would you rather continue to listen to man?

It’s not always popular when God calls us out. 
To stand on HIS Word, have faith and not doubt. 
But when we follow that still small voice. 
It doesn't matter anymore, as we have made our choice. 

In a world of division and polarity. 
In a world of sin and immorality. 
Which road will you choose to follow. 
The one of truth or the one that is hollow.

© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson


Monday, November 4, 2024

I've Got This

 I'VE GOT THIS


I made my calls and sent my texts 

I prayed and asked God what next?

A peaceness flowed over my soul. 

As He smiled and asked “do you really want to know?”


“Yes,” I repied “there's so much to do.

We need to win this election. We can't without you.”

Of that He said “you speak well my child. 

I've got this and have been in control for a while.


I created the earth ages ago

There is nothing that happens that I do not know. 

This Election is simply a speck in time. 

In the big picture for all of mankind


So rest my child, rest only in me. 

I will show you each day what is to be. 

I don't need your help with this election. 

Ive got this and you are under my protection. 


I've got this and have all along. 

I know the ending. I wrote the song.

I am God Almighty and do not need man. 

To tell me how to fix what is broken in this land. 


I got this and don't need help from you.

I am sovereign in the earth and know what to do.

I set up Kingdoms and watch them rise and fall.

I am Elohim, and I am in charge of it all.” 


“But God,” I replied. “There must be more I can do.”

He smiled and said gently, “To my words, be true.

Its not in your strength, that victories are won

But in abiding in me that my will is done. 


So continue to rest in the shadow of my wings 

And watch as I set up and dethrone Kings. 

Do only what you see me do. 

And I will put my anointing upon you.”


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson



I Thought it Was My Choice

 I THOUGHT IT WAS MY CHOICE 


I thought it was my choice whether to live or die

I thought I had a say, and I tried to cry.

The pain I felt when that tube entered in.

Was beyond horrific. It brought my life to an end.


I thought it was my choice as that is what they said.

They never told me there was anything to dread.

But I remember that day, and it hurt to the core.

I never had a chance to live and do the things I adore.


Mom, I know you thought you had to do it, I don't blame you.

I am just sad we did not get a chance to do the things that families do.

I am sad that you didn't get to watch me take my first steps.

And you missed the joy of giving birth as I took my first breath.


I know you thought you were doing good by me, by letting me go.

But there are so many things I know you do not know.

The hollowness in your heart when you see the prom queen.

Wondering if maybe in another time would that have been me.


I wonder too, as I look down from heaven on all of your lives.

The things I could have done, the gifts that have been denied.

The joys of experiencing motherhood for myself.

And giving you the grandchild you have never felt.


I thought it was my choice to live or to die.

Sadly, I know now that is a lie.

The choice is given to others without thought or consequence.

From my perspective in heaven it doesn't make sense.


It's not just us tiny people up in heaven, never experiencing the sun.

Or the first snow in winter making snowmen and watching Christmas come.

But it's our mommies below that live in sadness as well.

It's them who wonder, and find it hard not to dwell.


I thought it was my choice, but one had to choose.

I look down from heaven mommy, but I will never accuse.

I will love you for all time, and hope others can see.

That choice they give you does affect me.


So before you decide to throw that small life away.

Ask God for guidance, look to Him and pray.

He has answers to protect you both in the end. .

And He knows what is best, if we will only look unto Him.


© 2024 Sandra. C. Johnson

I have been sharing a lot of information on prolife.  I can't even say why this means to much to me entirely, except that I work with pregnant women and watch them bring life into the world.   With that, however, there is more.   The victims of this prolific act are not just the unborn.   They are the moms who are told this is their only choice.    It is not.   They are scared, they don't know what to do and planned parenthood takes advantage of that.   I can't understand how anyone can be okay with telling a young girl that her child doesn't deserve to live and ostracize those of us who tell her differently.   These moms need guidance, love and support not just a one fix to murder their child growing inside of them.  

Below are some resources if you find yourself in this situation so you can save a life and know there are other choices besides abortion.

https://preborn.com/

https://prolifeacrossamerica.org/

https://www.chooselifeaz.org/

https://pro-lifearizona.com/




Women's Rights

I hate controversy.  That being, said, I am realizing I need to take a stand for what I believe regardless of the backlash I receive.  The issue I write about below is very close to my heart.   

Today, I listed to a newsclip of  a certain Presidential candidate talk about women's rights.   I asked myself, does she really care that much?  I cannot judge where she is coming from but I can say without hesitation there is a ton of hypocrisy behind the so called Women's rights and Reproductive Health lies being put out there.   This is what inspired me to write the poem below.  


WOMEN'S RIGHTS


They demonize the right for protecting the unborn.

Telling lies about pro choice and condemning our platform.

Making it sound as if we don't care about women's choice.

When I myself am a woman who cares about our voice.


They don't tell about the babies suctioned against their will

Or about the women, who regret that choice still.

About the years of trauma over ending the life within.

No, the left would rather point the finger at you and condemn.


I have always failed to understand the rationality

Of ending life so soon with no accountability

Of throwing arrows at my claim that this is murder.

And making me look evil by demonizing me further.


I watch the news and what do I see.

Them talk about women and their rights continually.

While letting men play sports, pushing women aside.

They condemn us but allow the unborn to be denied.


I stand here amazed when I share the truth with others.

Of their blind allegiance to these left winged brothers.

I cry for them to just open their eyes to see.

This act, called reproductive health, is far from that to me.


They change the name to hide what's going on.

It was pro-choice for years and was going strong.

Before that, it was simply called abortion

Sadly it's the same, it's all just a distortion.


And when we try to tell the truth, hoping they will comprehend.

They call me a liar but do not do research in the end.

They don't want to know. They like where they stand.

Self righteously judging us from their pedestal because they can.


So I rest my case, and know it will never be denied

I will fight for the unborn and expose every single lie.

It is up to you to check facts to see if what I say is true.

Or continue in your altered point of view.


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson


Out of the Closet

 Out of the Closet


Out of the closet we come.

To do what must be done.

It's time to take a stand for what we believe.

And not hide our politics under our sleeve.


Out of the closet they finally descend.

All of the Republican women and men.

We are everywhere you look, we cannot hide.

We are coming out and it can't be denied.


Out of the closet the voters on the other side.

Finally admit they are fed up with the lies

Voting Republican for the first time ever.

Making history their endeavor.


For years the news outlets have gaslighted us as well.

Telling us the majority is on the left, everyone can tell.

But switch the channel and what do you see?

Conservative outlets showing truth to you and me.


We are the majority, and if you are still hiding there.

Come out come out and let's show the world we care.

Let your voice be heard, and don't' be afraid to take a stand.

Let it be known that we won't take  any more illegal bans.


We will go back to the constitution and educate the left.

Teach them what it really says, not the lies that they project.

Expose the Hilter, Nazi narrative that they make up from nothing.

And let our voice be heard loudly so they hear more than muffling.


We are on the right side of history so come out of the closets my friends.

Don't be afraid of being canceled, that's going to end.

They can't control us when they see how many of us there are.

Our voices need to be raised and heard near and far.


Stand up to illegal immigration, to the lies of abortion.

Stand up to the name calling and their constant distortion.

Stand up, walk out of your prison you have lived in so long.

Come out of the Closet, together we will stand strong.


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson


Sunday, November 3, 2024

God's Mosaic

 GOD’S MOSAIC


God’s mosaic began ages ago when He created man on the earth. 

And then His only son died for us bringing a new age to birth. 

Since then little by little He has revealed to us His plan. 

In different times and ways He has spoken to man. 


Hearing His voice has brought understanding to our hearts.

Giving us a clear vision leading us out of the dark. 

Others He has given a picture meant only for them. 

We all have a different path, leading us straight to Him. 


At the end of the road, our paths will converge. 

As we hear His voice and our wills and hearts merge. 

We will all have His law on our heart and testify freely. 

Of God’s law and will and of His sovereignty. 


We are all part of the body of Christ, as His mosaic unfolds. 

A beautiful painting showing God’s ultimate plan is being told. 

There are all different colors and backgrounds where we stand. 

Coming together at the end of the age, declaring God’s plan. 


We all have different gifts declaring His glory today. 

And we have to understand God made it that way. 

He has made us different and though sometimes we may disagree. 

Look unto the father, who has made us all free. 


His mosaic is a beautiful piece of art unlike any ever seen. 

It’s a picture of the body of Christ, of the redeemed. 

God’s mosaic has been unfolding since the beginning of time. 

Of the restoration of all of mankind. 


© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson