Simple Devotions: October 2024

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.

Voter's Remorse

VOTER’S REMORSE

Don't get voter’s remorse by voting for the democrats again.

Stop, pause and vote for Trump even if you hate him.

Don't have regrets. What have the democrats done for you?

Stop buying $10 eggs and milk. Stopping inflation is up to you.

Don't be deceived by the lies they spew about the right.

It’s easy to fact check and see the truth that is in sight.

Don't wake up on November 6 with voter's remorse.

Regardless of your party you have the power to alter course.

Don't do it again my friends on the other side.

How exactly has Biden and Harris helped you live better lives.

Nothing will change, in fact it will only got worse.

Voting for Harris is voting for us to be cursed.

Don't buy into the propaganda calling Trump names to get your vote

Look at the last three years, voting Republican gives us hope.

Open your eyes, look at history, do research my friend.

So we don't fall into the deception of their lies again.

At the end of the day, however, true hope is dependent on Christ alone.

Yes, these are all only men, doing their best to lead us home

One side honors God. protecting religious freedoms for us all,

While the other side wants to demonize us, hoping that we fall.

Just because your pro-choice and I'm pro-life doesn't mean we have to disagree

Let's come together let's be Americans and let's vote to continue to be free.

We are a great country standing up for what we believe.

Sharing our ideas on open platforms preserving our free speech.

Don't get voter’s remorse this time, the outcome is up to you.

Give Trump a shot and let him show what he can do.

He will stop forced vaccines, and return freedom back to all men.

You will be able to afford your gas and groceries, and make America great again.

Sunday, October 27, 2024

I remember this day so clearly. My 17-year-old grand daughter was going on a walk with me and a walk it was. She has much more energy and I was getting tired. I didn't care though. It was a precious moment. I was making a memory that meant so much more than my tired joints and muscles. My family means the world to me and I thank God for them every single day.

THESE ARE THE MOMENTS

These are the moments I live for today

Making memories with my family, watching the boys play.

Taking walks with my granddaughter as tired as I may be

These are the moments I remember happily.

Time carries on as we work and live our lives each day.

Being miles away from our loved ones where are hearts long to stay.

But even though these times are few and far between

These are the moments that mean the most to me.

In the hectic rush we live in and the politics we see.

My family still stays in my heart where they will always be.

I will never take for granted the time we spend together

Every conversation, every activity and encounter.

I hold them close to my heart each day that I live and breath.

These moments will be with me into eternity.

These are the moments, the days I treasure most.

My grandsons fishing with Grandpa out on a boat

My granddaughter having coffee, making silly videos imitating me

She may not realize how much I cherish each of these so deeply.

The times we watched Dora and the Mario Brothers movie

To the Legos adventures they describe so eloquently

But God didn't stop there, He gave me a bonus I didn't expect

Two more grand kids that have embraced us since the day we met.

They have made our family complete in ways beyond compare

God has blessed our family and answered our many prayers.

I love these precious children who will never leave my heart.

They indeed in so many ways leave their mark.

The messages they send just letting us know they care

These are the moments I will always treasure.

©️ 2024 Sandra C. Johnson

Hearing God's Voice

Hearing God's Voice

I asked God to show me His will.

And when He did, I just stood still.

I didn't recognize His voice.

My job, my commitments, made my choice.

I came back again to the father on high

Still unable to hear, as time went by.

He spoke again, but I didn't hear.

There was another voice in my ear.

So many times we ask God to speak.

As we with all our heart declare our loyalty.

And when He does we push it aside.

Because we hear with all of the idols inside.

Maybe He wants us to take a step of faith

Our fear steps in and says no way.

Maybe He asks us simply to pray.

We put it off because we are too busy that day.

God doesn't ask us to move mountains.

That's His job we just have to stop doubting.

God doesn't ask us to do what only He can do

But He does ask us to put aside our point of view.

God will move mountains. We can help or get out of the way.

He will speak to us but we need to stop and listen as we pray.

Put aside our ambitions and ideas of His plan Allow Him to move the mountains with His mighty hand.

I asked God to reveal to me His will.

I am learning to listen and just be still.

To recognize my voice and push it aside.

And no longer let God's voice be denied.

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

My Stand

I have been backed into a corner by my employer to decide to either take a stand for what I believe or given in to it. Their policies that would force me to compromise my faith. I wrote this in response to that.

MY STAND

When did we get to this place?

Where my very faith is a disgrace.

At what point was it decided

That my commitment to God should be derided?

As I sit here today wanting to do the right thing

I want to stand for truth and all that it brings.

But those that I work for tell me I am wrong.

And threaten my posterity if I don't go along.

I am not one to cause trouble or rebel

But I have to stand for truth as well.

So when I'm told to do something that goes against what I believe

At the end of the day I have to follow Jesus Christ and the Bible's Creed.

It doesn't matter if I get fired or convicted in a court of law

I have to follow Jesus Christ and simply say naw.

To not do that would mean to go against what God has told me to do.

And to follow the world instead of that which I know is true.

So go ahead fire me put me in jail take away my rights.

Go ahead throw everything at me and make me stand and fight.

Because at the end of the day that's all I can do.

You see, I know the story's ending and the others sadly have no clue.

I can only do what God has shown me where I stand.

No matter what they do, I know God has a plan.

So I will march on take a stand and never retreat

Until that day when all things are subjected to Him and underneath His feet.

There You Are

THERE YOU ARE

"There you are" is what He will say.

When he finds the lamb that has gone astray.

As we feel the pressure of sadness and pain

Thinking in life we have nothing to gain.

We wander off Into the unknown

Making choices that lead us farther from home.

Be it drugs, gambling or some sexual sin.

Be it robbery and violence done again and again.

When He finally finds us in that dark place

He simply holds us in His warm embrace.

"There you are" are the words we will hear.

As His recognition of us is all too clear.

God the father of all of mankind.

Never gives up or loses sight.

He remembers us as He created us to be

"There you are" are his words to you and to me.

"There you are" he says redeeming each lost soul

As His love begins to heal us and make us whole

His love is like nothing we can understand

Because it comes from heaven and God's loving hand.

You see He is seeking each lost lamb

And will never stop till they are in his hand

And when he finds you, with joyous love and affection

He'll exclaim “There you are” as he enfolds you in His arms of protection.

Has God Indeed Said

Has God Indeed Said

We live a life wanting to succeed

Sure of ourselves and our life’s creed.

But then somewhere along the road we hear.

Has God indeed said….and things become unclear.

It started in a garden at the dawn of time.

A seed of doubt put into her mind.

For us too, it happens in an instant.

Once confident and suddenly resistant.

Has God indeed said….becomes our mantra.

Banging in our head like the sound of an opera.

We stumble, unsure of the right path.

All because we lost the courage we once had.

Those words uttered at the beginning of time.

Have been whispered over and over to all of mankind.

Some have learned to walk away and trust Gods voice.

Others stopped in their tracks and made the wrong choice.

Has God indeed said He loves you and me?

Yes. His son's sacrifice proved it most assuredly.

Whatever your facing in your life today.

God indeed has said He will carry the load with you, just pray.

Has God indeed said that you are amazing and strong.

He has been guiding your actions all along.

God indeed chose us to fulfill His plan.

And God indeed will finish what He started with His own hand.

So next time you question God's plan for your life.

Look to Him, your Savior, the one who will illuminate the light.

Next time you question what God indeed has said.

Look to His word and remember what you have read.

This Generation

This Generation

We are the generation called to stand strong.

We have been God's anointed all along.

We are the generation foretold by prophets of old

It's time to take our stand and let our story be told

Don't fret or worry about what you see.

God is in control of what's coming to be.

We are the generation who will stand tall.

Because Jesus is the head of us all.

We are the generation that will witness the greatness of God.

As the walls of this world's ideology crumbles and falls.

We are that generation, the one people only dreamed to see.

The generation of the coming Kingdom to be

So as I look out at leaders of nations and kingdoms on Earth

And see evil laws enacted and their plans come to birth.

I am at peace, knowing it will all come to naught.

I just pray for these people to return to the one whom they've forgot

As our society calls good evil and evil good

And choose who lives and dies and calls it Planned Parenthood

As they destroy our children convincing them God made a mistake

And they mutilate their bodies, changing their fate

It angers us and makes us want to fight back

We have all had enough and feel it's time to attack

Hold your faith, wait on our Prince of Peace to sound the alarm

This generation will witness God's vengeance and be shielded from harm.

But God's vengeance is not the vengeance of man

All of creation is precious, he holds us all in His hand.

And these too in time, though through fiery judgment, he will restore

This generation will stand in awe at this and so much more.

This generation is going to see a great move of God

In every nation and government and every path that they trod.

Praise to God because we are not in this alone

As we witness His move in the earth unlike anything we have known.

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

Go Ahead

I wrote this poem after Trump was convicted in New York state.

Go Ahead

Go ahead and do what you must

Convict and persecute President Trump.

Go ahead, accuse us on the right.

Call us names and society's blight.

Sadly when you reject us

You reject the God in whom we trust.

And he has the final say despite your plans.

It is he who reigns not any man.

Go ahead say we don't follow science.

As you freak out about our changing climate.

Did you forget who created the amazing earth

It is Yahweh who brought it all to birth.

You are not fighting Trump.

Nor are you fighting any of us.

You are taking on more than you can chew.

Your a fighting a God who you never knew.

So go ahead, give it everything you have.

We will win in the end, that's a fact.

But not because we are in the right side of history

But because our God is fighting and it is His destiny.

We stand by Him and say amen to His plan.

And for our God we wont fail to take a stand.

So go ahead give it your best shot.

In the end your efforts will come to naught.

And despite your lies you say on TV.

We will pray that one day you will see.

And join with us we herald in God's Kingdom.

That you can be saved through Jesus the Son.

The Angels Came Down

I remember the day. I received a text saying "Did you hear? Someone tried to assasinate President Trump."

I am a Trump supporter and have alwats believed God has His protection over him. That doesn't mean I believe He is perfect. Only God is the true answer to life's issues. However He uses us and calls each of us for His purposes.

After watching the news, it seemed clear. God's protection was on this man, which inspired the following.

The Angels Came Down

The angels came down today.

They heard the words of those that prayed.

They stopped the bullets from hitting him.

More than the secret service men.

The deep state tried to impeach this man

Because he boldly took a stand.

They tried to make him guilty of a crime

But the people loved him more every time.

It seemed no matter how hard his enemies tried.

He came out on top and on the people’s side.

He can’t be tamed he can’t be taken out.

This is God's edict there is no doubt.

The time of recompense is now at hand.

The deep state will fall from where they stand.

Those who have lied to us the people

and have persecuted Christians and the feeble.

Their lies will no longer be allowed.

God will soon be bringing low the proud.

As God of heaven and earth, no one can thrwart His plan

Or take His appointed ones out of His hand.

So go ahead scheme and do what you will.

God has the final say and will intervene still.

Your ways are not His ways and never will be.

Until you confess His name on bended knee.

God’s angels came down today,

Because there was a remnant who decided to pray.

A small group who said amen to God’s plan.

Who knew God is the one who reigns in this land.

The Last Word

THE LAST WORD

You don't always have to have the last word.

We think we do because we want to be heard.

But sometimes its best to let go of pride.

And walk away and leave it on the other side.

In a world of polarity and divisiveness

There are some things we need not discuss.

That doesn't mean we should cower in fear.

We can speak the truth in love though they may never hear.

We all have a right too our voice.

Whether we are pro life or pro choice.

But sometimes the arguments never end.

It's okay to leave it there. No need to defend.

We don't always have to argue with those on the other side.

God is the one in the end who will truly decide

In the battle of evil and good.

We can leave it there even if we are misunderstood.

We dont always have to have the last Word

We can leave it there, leave the pot unstirred

We have said our peace let God take it from here.

He will have the last word in the end, making it all so clear.

The Onion

This is another poem I put on YouTube a few years ago. A lot of people really enjoyed the analogy of our lives to an onion.

https://youtu.be/qUka12rnxNA?si=JmuRToOeUIx4mVIz

Walking on Water

A few years ago I made some videos from my poetry on YouTube with pictures and music. This is one of those poems just click on the link to watch the video.

https://youtu.be/wfnHsuUmDgw?si=Qoqmy8P28aj2GM1W

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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