Simple Devotions

Christian inspirations and poetry

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God’s word is readily rejected as out of date and misunderstood.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


Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Garbage

On October 29th, President Joe Biden called those who support president Trump garbage, which inspired me to write the following.

GARBAGE

I'm a proud piece of garbage standing tall and strong.
One whom God in heaven has loved and cared for all along.
I don't mind being called that because I know it's true.
Yes he was right. God I'm a piece of garbagé without you

Mr President I pray for you because you are too blind to see
That God didn't create garbage. That includes you and that also includes me
For you to say we are garbage really doesn't hurt us at all
You are the one consumed by hate which will lead to your fall. 

It is sad that we are so divided that we cannot see. 
The hate of the World's free leader attacking you and me. 
A man who does not even know who we are inside
A man who is filled with arrogance and pride

Sadly the precedence has been set by those that came before
We were deplorables and Nazis and oh so much more
We've been called terrorists even though we pay taxes and help our fellow man.
You see Mr President this is who you are attacking in this land.

It doesn't even shock me anymore when I hear the things you say
You call us hateful racists as you act the same way
So I will just continue to pray that you will open up your eyes
As I continue to do the works of my father up on high

I'm a proud piece of garbage bought and redeemed by Jesus Christ
But God does not see me that way. I am the apple of his eye. 
So these people who judge and say things they are not to say
I will do what Jesus did and not treat them the same way. 

© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson