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.

© 2024 Sandra C. Johnson