Jesus is In the Stern

JESUS IS IN THE STERN

When the storms close in around you, remember Jesus is in the stern. 

When the bills pile up with no way out remember Jesus is where you turn.

Jesus is in the stern sleeping because He alone knows

The storm is never as bad as we suppose.

As we cry out in fear screaming Gods name;

He simply says where is your faith, your fear is in vain. 

Did you not know I hold the world in my hand?

And we fall on our face in shame as we begin to understand. 

When panic unfolds in your heart 

Remember Jesus resides in your innermost part. 

He is right there sleeping in the stern of your soul

And He will awake and calm the storm, 

making you whole.

Jesus is in the stern and He knows what lies ahead. 

But he seems able to sleep and has no dread

So rest assured he will awake at the right time saying peace be still

And we will stand amazed at His word as we live in His will. 

© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson

As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.

The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!”

Luke 8:23-24

I Will Stand Up for the Broken

I recently had an awakening. God has given us all talents and in Matthew 25:24-28 we read 24 “Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. 25 So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’

26 “His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? 27 Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.

28 “‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. 29 For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 30 And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

This scripture has always convicted me because I have over a thousand writings sitting in a filing cabinet in my office that I have just kept there for the last 20 years. So one day I finally said “God I'm sorry. I've hidden your word away in a filing cabinet.” He revealed to me that I had a idol in my heart of “seeking the approval of man more than the approval of God.” The reality of it all was fear was at the root of it. He showed me a picture of my fear in so many areas of my life and gave me a vision of himself holding my hand and taking me out of a jail cell where I had been living so that I can fulfill the calling he has for me once and for all. I kept hearing in my ear, “Trust me,just trust me.”

Immediately the floodgates of inspiration flowed again into my life and I knew right then God expected me to not put these words in a filing cabinet and hide them away. 

I have a Facebook account and I have many different people from many different backgrounds as my friends. Some are conservatives some are liberals some are Christians some are not and I knew once I start posting His word I would have people mad at me. I knew however, that I had to follow through. This poem was written after I had received much criticism for posting pro-life posts. I work with moms and their babies up to age two and I'm very passionate about those sweet innocent lives in the womb. So this was written as a result of that passion. It was also written to make a statement that I'm not going to apologize for what I believe.  

I WILL STAND UP FOR THE BROKEN

I will stand up for the broken who do not have a voice. 

Those that have been tossed away in the name of choice. 

I will unapologetically proclaim the truth on their behalf. 

Despite the pointing fingers and accusations full of wrath. 

I will boldly tell the truth, I won't apologize I wont relent. 

Until all the strength within me is spent. 

The world has its excuses for why they continue on. 

The use worldly logic and emotion until all truth is gone. 

They can blabber on their foolish arguments all day. 

In the meantime, I will continue on and for them I will pray. 

I will only do what I see my Father do

And I will only speak the words that I believe are true.

Its not to offend, but to free us from ourselves

That Gods laws are there for our benefit and wealth. 

But His Word is a sword and it cuts to the heart. 

And exposes our idols and sins in our innermost part. 

It is meant to disturb us and wake us from our sleep

So we will rise up, follow Him and defend the weak.

So I will stand up for the broken, I will stand up for Jesus Christ. 

I will unapologetically live my faith and never let it be denied.  

© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson

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

We Won't Fall in Line

WE WON'T FALL IN LINE

We won't fall in line when we know the truth

Or believe the lies indoctrinated from youth. 

We wont say yes when the pressure is on

We will stand our ground We will stand strong

We won't fall in line no matter who wins the election.

November 5th is a day Of grand inspection.

Those in power only stay there If we sit still.

So we won't fall in line and vote against God's will. 

We won't fall in line for a bigger paycheck.

We won't fall in line to save our own neck. 

We won't fall in line to the left ideology.

We will stand up against all of their hypocrisy.

We live in a world today that has changed so fast.

We definitely do not live In the America of the past.

They call it progress but I call it out on every turn

Our values and morals are not what our children learn.

We won't fall in line even though it's all over our TV.

We won't fall in line. We will demand to live free.

So go ahead world, give it all you got.

Shame us, accuse us of what we are not.

We won't fall in line, we won't follow along.

We are God's anointed and we will stand strong.

We won't fall in line until God calls us again.

It's then when we stand tall and worship him.

©2024 Sandra C. Johnson

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

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.