I Stand Alone

I write this poem while at a work conference.  In today's society there is so much woke-type education that goes against Gods Word.  It seems like it is everywhere we turn and if you disagree they label you as hateful, and racist, etc.   

I Stand Alone

I stand alone in a crowd of naysayers. 

I stand alone with the prosperous and the players.

I hear the speeches and see the grand applause

As they praise sin and judge the righteous without cause. 

I stand alone in my cry for the truth. 

I stand alone as I pray for the future of our youth. 

I stand alone as I cringe when I hear all of these lies. 

I stand alone in a world who praises a baby’s cry. 

We push killing the unborn and call it reproductive health. 

We uplift sexual sin and call it equity and wealth. 

We condemn the prophet who boldly takes a stand. 

We demonize those who call out sin in this land.

I stand alone and though it may feel like I do. 

I know that there are others who feel they stand alone too. 

So for all us who stand alone where we are. 

Know that your faith and perseverance will take you far. 

Jesus will come one day and all will be made right.

All of the actions, good and bad will be brought into the light.

We stand with Elijah, Isaiah, and the apostles of ages past. 

And our faith in God Almighty is enduring and meant to last. 

So while you may stand alone, know in the heavens there is a crowd 

Who is interacting on our behalf where truth is truly found. 

God’s army will embolden us all to do what we must do 

As we stand in the crowd of lies and everything untrue. 

We are in good company with those in ages past. 

So my friends, keep your faith, persevere and hold fast. 

You are not alone, Jesus will always be by your side. 

And your love and acceptance from above will never be denied. 

©2024 Sandra C. Johnson

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

One More Vote, One More Door

One More Vote, One More Door

When you wake up on November 6 and watch the news.

And the results of the election are not what you would choose

Will you have regrets? Will you wish maybe I should have went to vote?

Will you wonder if there is something you could have done or even spoke.

The time is now to make your voice heard.

Not just at the polls but in every interaction and every word

You think oh it does not matter it's all rigged anyway

That's what they are counting on to steal our election on that day

What does it hurt so all you're going to do is mark your choice.

And make it known what you believe this is your time, this is your voice.

How many other people think it's rigged and have chosen not to speak.

That could be the deciding factor on Election week.

So go ahead let your voice be heard even if you think it wont count

Your voice may be the only one that saves our country, I have no doubt.

And if you are a out there working, tired and don't want to take another step,

It's just one more door to knock one more path to tread.

And only a few short weeks the world will know our choice.

You are the ones on the ground helping others find their voice.

Just one more door could be the difference made today.

A few more steps, a few more calls could pave the way.

So hold tight my friend. I know we are all tired and the news can drag us down

Those signs of the other party seem like they're everywhere around

Don't be afraid to be bold and clearly stand for what you believe

You'll be surprised how many stand with you in our time of need. 

© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson

Its Time for an Upgrade

 “God’s promise is the “good news” that the Messiah was anointed to proclaim. Unfortunately, most Christians today seem to base their salvation upon their own will as they “decide” to follow Jesus and to be obedient to Him. They do not seem to believe that it is based, not on the will of man but of God (John 1:13). The result is that their salvation is based upon Old Covenant faith. They need an upgrade.”

Isaiah prophet of Salvation Book 9, chapter 1- Stephen Jones

https://godskingdom.org/studies/books/isaiah-prophet-of-salvation-the-complete-set/book-9/isaiah-61-chapter-1-releasing-all-captives/

It's Time For An Upgrade

It's time for an upgrade from the old covenant to the new.

It’s time for an upgrade to that which is true. 

We as people of God have long lived a lie. 

That our salvation is secured if only we try. 

It’s time for an upgrade from what we believe. 

Oh my dear church how you’ve been deceived. 

It’s time to upgrade from the carnal ways of man. 

And to learn from the father where you truly stand. 

It’s time for an upgrade in our way of life. 

From the chains of doom and destruction and all of the lies. 

It’s time to understand the true good news of the kingdom. 

That hell fire and brimstone is for a season.

It’s time for an upgrade. It’s time for the body of Christ to understand. 

God loves you and will work with you right where you stand.

He will write His law on your heart and teach you His ways

He alone will change us through His amazing grace. 

It’s time for an upgrade my friend. 

Time to let God change you from within. 

It's not done through hours of prayer 

Or reading your Bible and professing to care. 

Nor is it accomplished by going to church every Sunday. 

And beating your flesh into submission the following Monday. 

No, this upgrade will make you whole but not by your effort. 

Only God in His work in you will make you live better 

When we once and for all put aside all that we  know. 

And fall on our knees at his holy throne. 

When we reach people out of God's love for their soul 

Not out of fear of the big eternal hole

Yes, purchase your upgrade it’s not far off.

But wait the purchase was made that day on the cross. 

Just let go and let Him shed you of the old person you are today. 

And upgrade your life and thinking to his true way 

© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson

To Be Continued...................

Today I went to church and was a little distracted by one statement I heard in the sermon,"To be Continued......"   He was talking about shows that have a cliff hanger at the end, with TO BE CONTINUED.....and we have to wait a whole week, maybe even until the following season for the outcome.    That's what God is doing with our lives.      As I heard this, all sorts of thoughts came to mind, and I wrote the following.    I must confess, it was mostly a reminder from God to me, that He is still sovereign and in control of my life. 

TO BE CONTINUED.........................

On life's edge when our prayers don't seem to be heard;
and we wonder of our children's actions that seem so absurd,
When we ask God why, when we've done all He has said.
His answer is "to be continued.......I'm not finished yet."

It's always when we question God in regards to our life,
Be it, health, finances or any kind of pain or strife,
He simply smiles down upon us, because He sees the end.
And says "to be continued......"  and we learn to rest in Him.

 In the bigger picture, though we can't see it all
Our life from God's perspective is so very small.
In all of our lives no matter what the chaos or the stress,
"To be continued...." is what He says more or less.

We so much, desire to see the end of the story.
Unknown to how our present circumstances will bring Him glory.
As He continues to mold us in His perfect time,
His plan continues in our lives as well as all of mankind.

You see since the beginning, His story He has been molding.
From Adam to Noah to Moses until Jesus it has been unfolding.
And here you are a part of the plan He has had from the beginning,
To be continued until the story's ending.

So whether you are discouraged or victorious today,
Remember God is the author of your life and wants to convey,
That it's Him who started a good work in you then,
TO BE CONTINUED.........until the story's end.

Copyright 2013 Sandra C. Johnson

Thanks to Scot Anderson at Living Word Bible Church in Scottsdale, AZ  for
the inspiration to the above poem.

A FATHER AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART

As the years have passed, I've watched this man.
Give to his children unconditionally from his hand.
His prayers never did cease for each of them day and night
Praying for them to be blessed and to always do what's right.

And as I watched him  again on this Father's day
Think not of himself but for his children he prayed.
Regardless of the love he's received in return.
Or the many times his love toward them may have been spurned.

He still loves them each with an unending fervor.
He never gives up, and perseveres unlike any other.
I've watched him as he tears up over the love he has inside
He grieves and rejoices over every circumstance in their lives.

He's never been one to show emotion that his children can see.
Though behind the scenes I've witnessed his generosity.
He would give anything and everything for each child
His love touches me and in my heart makes me smile.

So proud I am to be married to such a wonderful man.
One blessed by God and touched by His loving hand.
I thank God each day for blessing our family with him.
A father after God' s own heart, and a wife's very best friend.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO MY HUSBAND LLOYD

June 17, 2013

Sandy Johnson

On Bended Knee

"If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14

When I look out across this land, I see so many changes throughout the years that makes my heart sick.  So many delicate subjects, from the debate of abortion to the hot topic of today, legalizing marijuana and gay marriage.   These things bring out many strong feelings in all of us, whether you are for or against, name calling, criticism abounds, and the debate continues.   
This is not all that new.   I've been reading the Old Testament recently, and discovered that Israel after they were delivered from God again and again, chose their own way, seeing the ways the nations around them lived seemed to be the way to go. Even though we don't deal with idol worship in the same way they did back then, we still get drawn away from God through the media, TV, and all of the gadgets we have today to distract us.   Today, it's not just temptations, but it's issues, and even in the Christian circles, it's which church is right and which one is wrong.   "I will never go to the church on 1st Street, do you know what they believe there? "    I mean seriously?  Are you kidding me?   We can't even get along with our own brothers and sisters in the body of Christ, and we wonder why no one listens to us.   There are many bigger fish to fry.   We were given the mission to reach the world for Christ, not by codemning it but by showing  Christ's love to a dying world.    It's not about what  church is right or wrong, or whether marijuana should be legalized.   Let's get to the crux of the matter.   I can argue politics or religion till the day is long, but if I can't show you Jesus Christ through my life, what's the point?  It's as Paul stated below:

"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal."  1 Corinthians 13:1.  

ON BENDED KNEE

I can argue till the day is long of what I believe is true.
I can even show statistics to prove my point of view
But even if for one second you doubt what I'm trying to say
I in myself have no power to convince you of my way. 

Wars are fought and families destroyed over issues such as these
As we spend our time pointing the finger when we should be on bended knee
Fighting a battle for the heart of those we claim to love
When in reality it's  only ourselves we are thinking of.

God gave us all a choice from the moment we were born.
To follow the path He has chosen or go out on our own.
He will not force or coerce anyone into following Him.
We too should never push our force our family or our friends.

We might take a stand for what we believe is right.
And well we should stand up and radiate God's light.
But without God's love at the center of that truth.
We've missed the point of what God is trying to do.

Politics  and religion are always the hot topics of the day.
The ones that divide friends and family, oh it's always been that way.
Only God knows the truth, so why not give it all to Him.
Get on bended knee and search our souls within.

God will show us what we need to do to change.
He will bring to light all of our selfish ways.
We will soon discover that those whose hearts we are trying to reach.
Are not the ones He is truly trying to teach.

We can argue our point of view, and debate is good at times.
It challenges, and if we let it, opens up our minds
But at the end of the day, we must get on bended knee
And pray for those we love knowing only God can set them free.

Sandra C. Johnson Copyright 2013 

AGE OF CONVENIENCE

We live in a day and age of convenience. I remember not long ago making a comment that was old fashioned, and the response I received was "The is the new millinium. People don't believe that stuff anymore." What's sad is it's true. Have sex, don't worry about the consequences, there is the abortion pill if you get pregnant, just practice safe sex. Whereas, if you didn't practice until your wedding day, you wouldn't have to worry about it. I find the term safe sex kind of ironic. It indicates that sex is not always safe. Why is that? It's pretty simple really. God did not intend for us to sleep with whomever we want, whenever we want. It was something that was to be between one man and one woman only. No exceptions.

Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me: "It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband." 1 Cor 7:1-2

Is what I'm saying popular or acceptable? Not at all, but neither is staying away from high fat foods for our health. Quitting smoking is painful in the beginning, but in the end our bodies truly pay the benefits of it. If we smoke, we know this to be true, and get tired of hearing our doctors and well meaning friends tell us what we already know. You see the truth is, what I'm saying is something that deep down inside we already know. The good news is once we get a glimpse of God's plan for our lives, and follow that plan with full faith and no doubt, it' s amazing the peace and joy that God puts in our hearts. A joy that no worldly satisfaction can provide.

I challenge you to ask God His will for your life, and watch for the sign posts He will provide, and follow that sign post, no matter how much you may or may not want to, and see what follows. You too, will be amazed.

The poem I share today, is in answer to one of the signposts God gave me. He put on my heart to share this with you. I didn't want to, because of the controvery surrounding the subject of abortion. I don't however, approve of any life choices that go against the word of God, abortion and same sex marriage are just a couple. I find it hard to truly communicate with those who do approve of it however. The first response I and many others I am sure receive is that I'm judging them, or self-righteous.

It's not my place to ever judge another, but it is my place to stand up for what I believe in, without squashing anyone else's right to do so. Please be blessed by the following poem.

 

I WONDER

 

What if Sarah had contemplated the choice to end the unborn life.

What if she had thought she was too old, and heeded today's advice.

What if the virgin Mary had contemplated what she should do.

With the child growing inside of her, what if she chose abortion too?

 

What if you decided to end a pregnancy because your too young to have a child.

People would look upon you and judge you and consider you reviled.

Your not even married and the father has not a clue to your state.

So why not end it now, and avoid it's timely fate.

 

So many questions, and options today's world has to offer man.

Medical marijuana and other supposed cures for the sick across this land.

Faith in God has been tossed aside for today's technology,

How can we throw away precious life so carelessly?

 

There are arguments condoning abortion, I'm too old, or I'm too young.

I'm not ready, I'm in school, I'm unhealthy, I'm undone.

But we have forgotten through God all things are possible if we believe.

So let's cast aside the lies the world has told us, and all the hypocrisy.

 

I wonder about Sarah, and the virgin Mary and the choices they could have made.

I wonder about the many arguments of our times and what Jesus would really say.

I wonder about the fate we are erasing from the chronicles of time.

And what inventions never came because our unbelief made us blind.

 

I wonder about the excuses we make as we continue to live a lie.

May we seek the answers from the only one who knows what's best, our God upon High.

The wisdom of the world is foolishness to all of us who believe.

So regardless of how logical it may sound, rest assured you are only being deceived.

 

Copyright 2013 Sandra C. Johnson