Thursday, September 30, 2010

Looking at My Heart

When I look into a mirror, it’s not a very pretty sight I see,
But I am glad that You God look at my heart, to see the true beauty in me,
I pray that everything that flows out of me, is righteous and pure,
Because I found Lord, when You saved me, that for my sins You are the cure,
When I accepted You as my Savior, all my past sins were erased,
And this is just an example, of Your wonderful mercy and grace,
That You generously bestow upon, all of us who do believe,
Now I humbly bow in Your presence, Your favor to receive,
And Lord I’m not the smartest person, sometimes a little slow in learning,
But life is all about You, and doing You will, for which my soul is yearning,
For just like in a play Lord, I want to perform my part,
And I really do appreciate Your judging me, by looking at my heart.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-30-10

No Greater Power

As I walk along the path of life, of one thing I am sure,
No matter what I have to face, my faith always will endure,
For there is no greater power, than that of my creator,
He always fulfills my every need, and then He gives me so much more,
And my mind can't begin to comprehend, what He has in store for me,
But there is one thing I do know, I'll live throughout eternity,
So to give Him all my praise and worship, is what I choose to do,
But that isn't very much toward repaying, the one who made my heart brand new,
So I will live my life, striving toward being in His will,
And in my doing this, I pray He sees just how I feel,
For I want my heart to be as His heart, in each and every way,
And I know He'll walk the path of life with me, each and every day.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-30-10

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

In Need of Love

I need to know I'm loved Lord, it is a necessity,
But sometimes I have looked for love, where I didn't need to be,
For Satan is very crafty, and is good at his deceiving,
But I have gotten smarter, since in Jesus I started believing,
I've found that God has so much love, that it is overflowing,
It is a wonderful gift, from the God who is all knowing,
And He gives over and above, any thing that I might need,
So as to His residency in my heart, He will always hold the deed,
I will not be selfish, with the love He gives,
And I hope others see it, in the life I live,
Now when I feel the need for love, I turn my eyes above,
And keep them on my Savior, He truly is a God of love.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-29-10

An Empty Tomb

I pray Lord that I remember, that Your tomb is still empty,
This thought alone should be enough, in motivating me,
To go out into the world, this wonderful story to tell,
The one about a Heavenly eternity, that will keep a soul out of hell,
Because I can't expect the pastors, to be able to do it all,
I should take the great commission seriously, since I've answered God's call,
Every day God gives opportunities, in which I need to share,
The reality of God's love, and how much He really cares,
Believing Him for my salvation, something I will never lose,
Still I want to be a vessel, that He can always use,
So to the one who knew me before I was formed, in my mother's womb,
I will live my life in the power, of His empty tomb.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-29-10

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

More Than Ordinary

How far out in our faith, do we ever dare to venture?
Do we believe that in all things, with God we can endure?
Why do we have cold feet, when there are souls out there to be saved?
And do we fail to pray for healing, when it's part of the salvation Jesus gave?
Do we realize that our life span, is just one breath in God's eternity?
Have we forgotten that Jesus, is still setting sinners free?
Is life really so boring, that everything is just routine?
We just need to remember in all our times of trouble, on Jesus we can lean,
If we walk within God's will, He is with us each step along the way,
And we need to expect the miracles, every time we pray,
I don't believe God wants me to sit in a pew, after His love has changed me,
Lord help me venture out in my faith, so I don't remain just ordinary.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-28-10

Always Shining

What is it within your life, that causes the sun to shine?
That brings you to that moment, when you know everything is fine,
When you don't give the devil, a chance to drag you down,
For you know that Christ your Savior, is always hanging around,
So even when you're downhearted, and things are looking grim,
Jesus gives you peace and hope, your joy is found in Him,
And no matter what happens today, your future is forever,
Your relationship with Him, He will never sever,
So when things look bleak, and you think you can’t go on very much longer,
Just remember Jesus loves you, and He will make you stronger,
And one fabulous day in Heaven, you'll sit down with Him and dine,
So Jesus is the reason, your life's sun should always shine.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-28-10

Monday, September 27, 2010

Better Than Creation

I gaze into the night sky, and see the moon and stars,
As to all Your creation Lord, I can't see that far,
And I wonder how anyone, could doubt Your awesome power,
Especially when Your mercy and grace, falls on us like rain showers,
Your hanging on the cross for our sins, was not a tragedy,
But God birthing salvation by each drop of Your blood, dripping from that tree,
And what You did two thousand years ago, is still relevant today,
But we still must make the choice, whether or not to follow in Your Way,
I choose You Lord to follow, in everything take the lead,
For I truly seek Your will, and on Your Holy Word I feed,
Yes watching the moon and stars, is a wonderful thing to do,
But what is even more wonderful Lord, is leading the lost to You.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-27-10

Eternal Thinking

Oh one day to live in a place, where we don't have a care,
Where there are no storms in our lives, where the weather is always fair,
Everything will be wonderful, without the aches and pain,
And there will be no loss, we will count all things as gain,
Where we can sit and listen, to thousands of angels in a Heavenly choir,
All of them singing praises to God, oh it sets my soul on fire,
The overwhelming exhilaration, of seeing family and friends there,
And I can't imagine, what grand stories they will share,
The best thing will be seeing Jesus, our Savior we'll finally get to meet,
And in person be able to praise Him, as we sit at His feet,
Oh what glory that will be, enough to take my breath away,
But it is a promise, that is surely going to happen one day.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-27-10

Walking Blind

Stepping out in a faith, that is totally blind,
It is amazing all the things, that a believer can find,
In that first step we found our salvation, forgiveness for our sins,
That first step brought us an eternity, from the place that we had been,
And though the steps are blind, with each one we will grow,
Then more about our Savior and His love, we will come to know,
And with our faith in God, we are able to step out without fear,
For we know the one with the power to create the universe, is always very near,
And we use His Word to guide us, in each step that we take,
Because life is much too short, to make any more mistakes,
Who would have thought a blind faith, could set a sinner free?
And that walking in that blind faith, how much better one can see.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-27-10

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Believe the Love

God's love, who knows its height, or depth, or length, or its breadth?
And that same love has overcome hell, the grave, yes and even death,
God's love covers the whole world, yet it also fills my heart,
And it is that very special love, that truly sets us apart,
God's love sent Jesus to a cross, to die for all our sins,
And the salvation found in that love, always points us to Him,
God's love reaches us in Heaven, also if we make our bed in hell,
And that love also heals, have faith and it will make you well,
God's love will never forsake us, for all His promises are true,
And His love has a special plan, created just for me and you,
God's love showers us with blessings, as surely as He sent His Son from up above,
And what He wants from us, is only for us to believe the love.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-26-10

Putting Him First

Of all the things in my life, Lord I put You first,
For You fill my heart with so much love, I feel like it will burst,
So I must share Your love, because it really does overflow,
And I want Your love to touch people, everywhere I go,
For You glory Lord is something, that everyone should taste,
Now I need to get busy sharing You, there is not any time to waste,
And let my yeas be yeas, and my nays be nays,
May I not speak one idle word, especially when I pray,
Let me not be indecisive, but stand up as a Christian bold,
So others see You in my life, and they will know You control my soul,
For You are still changing hearts Lord, You changed mine when it was at its worst,
That is why throughout eternity, I will always put You first.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-26-10

Rejoice

We have a great reward waiting for us in Heaven, so we should rejoice,
Knowing we have eternal life, that we have made the right choice,
For one day we’ll see our Savior, and look into His wonderful face,
Then we’ll know we’ve left this cruel, sinful world, to dwell in a better place,
Where there is no pain and suffering, where there is no sorrow or woe,
God’s light is the illumination, and there is happiness wherever we go,
And we won’t worry about yesterday or tomorrow, we’ll just praise Him today,
Thanking Him for the salvation He has given us, for guiding us into His Way,
Lavishing in and savoring the blessings, that He freely gives,
Favor bestowed upon us, for the lives that we have lived,
Things beyond our imagination, that makes our hearts start singing,
So how can we help but show it, but by eternally rejoicing.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-26-10

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Walking a Different Road Now

Just one single thought can turn my heart, from good toward evil,
I pray my faith grows stronger, and is not so weak and feeble,
I just have to capture that thought, and not let Satan plant that seed,
So it is not cultivated, and has me chasing after some physical need,
For I want to dwell in the spiritual, where my life can be absolutely pure,
Where I can be safe and secure, from the temptations I endure,
The closer I get to Jesus, the more they seem to come,
The devil knows what buttons to push, and he can make me feel real dumb,
For even though Christ is my Savior, in everything I still have to choose,
And I have to keep my eyes on Him, so my train of thought I do not lose,
I have walked the road of sin, and know it is full of pain and strife,
But I now walk a different road, and I have chosen Jesus and eternal life.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-25-10

Friday, September 24, 2010

Eternally Seeking

As surely as the sun rises each morning, every day Lord I seek You,
And as I start another day, I think of all that You've made new,
For with You Lord, there is no getting up on the wrong side of the bed,
And I know You speak the truth, and I believe every word You've said,
It's exciting thinking about, what the future with You holds,
And I'm truly very thankful, that I let You control my soul,
In my past the important thing, was all about my earthly gain,
And on the road of life, I know I always ran in the fast lane,
But You Lord have shown me, that You have a better way,
And I ask for more knowledge of Your will for me, every time I pray,
In facing my temptations, You make me strong where I was weak,
That is why for eternity, it is You Lord I will ever seek.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-24-10

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Oh At the Name

Who but Jesus, can bring peace to a troubled heart?
When there seems to be no hope, when everything is coming apart,
The trials of life are many, often we think they are overwhelming,
We wonder what the devil has planned next, what trouble he is bringing,
Our eyes wander off our Savior, that’s not where they need to be,
For it should be His eyes, through which we all want to see,
To see that life is full of good things, that the good outweighs the bad,
And life is a whole lot better, when we follow the things that make us glad,
But Satan seeks ways to distract us, to see which strings he can pull,
To keep us all off balance, but with God’s love our hearts are full,
Because we have an answer for Satan, from which we will never be the same,
It brings us the eternal victory, and Jesus Christ is His name.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-23-10


Who but Jesus, can bring peace to a troubled heart?
When there seems to be no hope, when everything is coming apart,
The trials of life are many, often we think they are overwhelming,
We wonder what the devil has planned next, what trouble he is bringing,
Our eyes wander off our Savior, that’s not where they need to be,
For it should be His eyes, through which we all want to see,
To see that life is full of good things, that the good outweighs the bad,
And life is a whole lot better, when we follow the things that make us glad,
But Satan seeks ways to distract us, to see which strings he can pull,
To keep us all off balance, but with God’s love our hearts are full,
Because we have an answer for Satan, from which we will never be the same,
It brings us the eternal victory, and Jesus Christ is His name.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-23-10

The Fairest

Oh Jesus Lord and Savior, of all You are the fairest,
May I let You be a permanent resident in my life, and not just be a guest,
For this is not a part time relationship, but one for every day,
For who else than You is better, to guide me in the good Lord's Way,
To point me in the direction, that leads to that higher plane,
So that nothing You have for me is lost, and Your favor I will gain,
I can not survive this life, trying to make it on my own,
But if I keep my eyes on You Lord, You will never leave me alone,
Because I only want to be in the good, and not dwell in the bad,
For I do not want to return, to the life that I once had,
And down the road I don't want to find, there's one blessing I have missed,
But want to be eternally with You Lord, for You are the fairest.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-23-10

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Appointed and Anointed

Heaven is a place, I wouldn't miss for anything on this earth,
And I will spend eternity there with my God, who knew me before my birth,
For there is only one Savior, Jesus is His name,
I know He is my eternal future, not worldly fortune and fame,
But yet He would not have me destitute, in all things He wants me to prosper,
And He is ever with me, no matter what occurs,
In all the storms of my life, He is my faithful anchor,
He has blessed me bountifully, and there will be so much more,
So my life revolves around, and is all about Him,
For His salvation's grace and mercy, has saved me from my sins,
Now in this appointed time, I have been brought to this place,
So I am going to seek to do His will, and one day I'll see Him face to face.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-22-10

Straight Up

God is not like the devil, who tries to be real sneaky,
Sometimes though the happenings around Christians, can be a little freaky,
For with God it's not impossible, for a miracle to occur,
Especially when a soul is saved, and that heart is stirred,
And I believe that God is responsible, for everyone of the healings,
In His awesome presence I know, I get a special feeling,
He has had to rescue me from temptation's clutches, time and time again,
To keep me from returning to that dark place, where my life had been,
That's why it is important to me, to do His will each day,
His abundant mercy and grace, is plenty enough reason to worship Him and pray,
And I will not look back, that part of my life is now dead,
I will keep my eyes upon my Jesus, my eternity with Him is straight ahead.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-22-10

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Redneck Ode

Growing up in the South, you know your neck is going to be a little red,
There are them other people, who make fun of the way some things are said,
But they just don’t understand, wrestling, and football, and barbeque,
And if we don’t have the right tools, well WD 40 and duct tape will do,
No matter what may happen, Mama is always right,
And sometimes we don’t remember, who started that big old fight,
We love those big wheels, that we put on our pickup trucks,
And I believe it was the pastor who said, there ain’t no such thing as luck,
There sure isn’t enough time, for hunting and fishing and such,
And the wife said if I took her to McDonalds, it was alright to go dutch,
We believe in the Bible, and the good Lord, and try not to say worse than heck,
But if God made the sun so bright, then yep I’m going to be a redneck.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-21-10

A Redeemed Soul

It seems like every day, the pace of life gets a little faster,
And we forget sometimes, to spend time with the Master,
For we must think we have, more important things to do,
I think it is better watching, the rising sun burn off the morning dew,
And then to watch that glorious sun, sinking in the west,
Life is so much better, when we take the time to rest,
Just to spend a little time, with the Awesome and Almighty,
So I can feel His hope and peace, within the heart of me,
And reading the God inspired Word, really helps me know,
What He has in store for me, and where He wants me to go,
For He entered into my heart, that was hard, bitter, and cold,
And filled it with His love, after He redeemed my soul.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-21-10

Monday, September 20, 2010

Life Like It Needs to Be

Although life isn't always like, what I want it to be,
I feel like I'm growing every day, closer to God's plan for me,
For in every part of my life, I am truly seeking Him,
Because of my salvation in Him, He has forgiven and forgotten all my sins,
Sometimes it seems like the struggle is greater, for the devil frustrates me more,
But I am walking with Jesus, and will only proceed when He opens the door,
For I will never forget Jesus, being nailed up on an old rugged tree,
It is because of this, that I am saved and now I see,
The future ahead, and Satan defeated, again and again and again,
And with boldness as a believer, I will take my stand,
To tell the nations about my Savior, and what He's done for me,
Though my life isn't like I want it, it will be what Jesus wants it to be.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-20-10

Basking in His Light

When the sky is gray and it's gloomy outside, it seems to make us sad,
But when it's sunny and there's blue skies, then we tend to be glad,
In our Christian life a lot of times, we're feeling the same way,
But we shouldn't and we need to let God, lift our spirit every day,
For if we truly believe, we know that God is always there,
And His love ever surrounds us, He wants us to know He cares,
For the devil will do anything, because he wants us to fall,
But God gives us strength to overcome, if we've answered His call,
Life is too short to be worrying, about every little thing,
When we should be thanking God, for the joy He always brings,
So when life's skies are gray and gloomy, almost as dark as the night,
Remember we are God's children, and we bask in His glorious light.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-20-10

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Slowing Down

Life is always moving, it never does stand still,
Sometimes it seems like a car without brakes, rolling down a hill,
And slowing down to smell the roses, is real hard to do,
The times that we can slow down, are far between and few,
But Jesus says come to Him all who labor, and He will give you rest,
For His yoke is easy, and He will make your burdens light, a whole lot less,
Sometimes I wonder if our hurry, is really just running away,
And we fear falling behind, when we need to live life day by day,
We need to just slow down, and let God have control,
And we need to walk beside Him, and to His hand tightly hold,
Life is too short to run through, we should seek God with every breath,
For in believing Him for our salvation, we will receive eternal life not death.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-19-10

In The Flow

Lord in the living of my life, may I stay within Your flow,
For I know to go against that flow, is not the way to go,
As the seasons pass so rapidly, and the years seem to fly away,
May I take the time to seek You, every single day,
I am thankful for the blessings, that flow from You to me,
For You have removed my earthly blindness, so I can spiritually see,
I know Your Word, returns not void, but will pour out Your favor,
And in my obedience to You, You will bless so much more,
Out of the good treasure of my heart, may I only bring forth good things,
For You alone know my heart, and know there is no evil there to bring,
In all that I endure in living, Lord You are the only cure,
So as the currents of life tug at my soul, Lord the only flow I'll survive in is Yours.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-19-10

Saturday, September 18, 2010

No Hurry, No Worry

I will not let yesterday or tomorrow, dictate how I live today,
For right in the middle of God's will, is where I want to stay,
I can't change what has already happened, so there is no need to worry,
And tomorrow isn't here yet, so there is no need to hurry,
God wants us to take life, just at the pace He sets,
And as long as we walk with Him, we won't have any regrets,
For He has plans He has created, and one is just for me,
So I will pray and study, knowing His Word holds the key,
Salvation is too precious, for it not to be shared,
Especially in this sinful world, where there is so much despair,
Hallelujah for Jesus, what a Savior for eternity,
If it hadn't been for Him, how lost I still would be.
Randy "Pops" Stone

May God

May God's joy fill your being, as you walk the road of life,
May His peace comfort you, and remove any sign of strife,
May His hope fill your heart, so there is no sorrow,
May His vision fill your mind, with a view of many tomorrows,
May His grace touch You, so you know He cares,
May His mercy show you, that He hears your prayers,
May His love fill your heart, so that it overflows,
May His salvation lead you, to the place He wants you to go,
May His presence keep you, so there is no fear,
May His Word guide you, so only Him you hear,
May His being tell you, that life revolves around just Him,
May His Son's Calvary remind you, of the forgiveness of your sins.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-18-10

Always Amazed

As I come into Your presence Lord, I bow down on my knees in awe,
Thankful that You've accepted me, in spite of all my flaws,
For I surly sought my own pleasure, not even thinking about Your will,
But You reached out and changed my life, I found You loved me still,
I now pursue You with a passion, for I want You to be in control,
Of my total being, of my very soul,
And I find Your mercy and grace is overwhelming, toward one such as me,
Now I would be disappointed, if I'm not becoming what You would have me be,
I am free because of the life, that I am living in You,
Almighty God who will one day, make Heaven and earth brand new,
All praise, honor, and glory, I will give to You all my days,
And in the glory of Your creation, I will always be amazed.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-18-10

In Our Hearts

Of all of our bodily organs, the heart is the main one,
It keeps pumping blood through our body, until our earthly life is done,
But this is in the physical, there is a spiritual side too,
In the spiritual God will fill a heart with love, this is oh so true,
When a believer's heart is full, it will then overflow,
To those who don't believe, so the Father's love will show,
So we need to guard our hearts, to keep the devil out,
If we keep it full of God's love, we won't have any doubts,
Especially about the Father's will, as we hear His still, small voice,
Then we know in our accepting Him as Savior, we have made the right choice,
So just as Jesus saved us, and truly set us apart,
Let us never forget to share, what God has placed inside our hearts.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-17-10

Friday, September 17, 2010

Every Thought

To the obedience of Christ, I will take every thought into captivity,
For I want my life to be all about Him, and not about me,
And I want others to come to know Him, and the salvation He freely gives,
So my relationship with Him, should be displayed in the way I live,
That Jesus would purify and sanctify me, is my daily prayer,
To be the vessel He can use, and His message ever share,
For my fellow believers, a blessing of hope and peace I send,
Because Jesus has brought us too far, to go back to where we’ve been,
If only two or three of us are gathered, we know that God is there,
And we can feel His presence, and know how much He cares,
To repay Him for what He’s done for me, I can’t give what He deserves,
But I can offer Him my life, and Him I will always serve.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-17-10

Thursday, September 16, 2010

It’s Real

Lord everything about You, and everything You do is indescribable,
And the love that You give me, fills my heart to the full,
To come into Your presence and worship You, is pure happiness,
And anything You have for me, I surely don’t want to miss,
Of Your will for my life, I want to be constantly aware,
And to step out in my faith, as if it were a dare,
To show the world I am not afraid, to let them know I am a Christian,
For it truly is a lot better, than wallowing in my sin,
Lord You filled the void, that had always haunted me,
And from the bondage that held me, You have set me free,
So I will keep trying to think of words, to describe just how I feel,
About the salvation I have in You, I just know it’s real.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-16-10

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

God's Plan

How grand it is to meet with family and friends, so we can worship and pray,
Too bad we're not able to do this, every single day,
For I'm sure it would be easier, to live within God's will,
We would grow in wisdom and knowledge, God's Word would become more real,
In the sanctuary we can feel, hope and peace abundantly,
But staying there is not the place, God wants us to always be,
Going out into the world, is where our faith can really grow ,
For there is a multitude of people, that really do not know,
About Jesus our Savior, and the salvation He freely gives,
And the only sermon they receive, is the way we choose to live,
Still it's great to gather to worship and pray, as often as we can,
But we need to share our faith with others, to be fully in God's plan.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-15-10

Just Praying

Today I felt the need, to say a prayer for you,
Not that anything is wrong, it just seemed like the right thing to do,
And there might be a problem, that I don't know about,
But I'm sure it is God's urging me, I believe that without a doubt,
If there is something else you need, besides my special prayer,
How could I refuse you my friend, you know how much I care,
For God does lead us to those, who really have a need,
And if we listen to His still small voice, He will plant the seed,
For here on earth we are His hands, and yes we are His feet,
So we should have compassion, on everyone we meet,
If we're serious about God's will, and it being the course we're staying,
Then we really are helping change our world, and it starts when we are praying.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-15-10

Choosing Him

Lord I pray I seek Your will, in any decisions that I make,
For even in the little ones, there is so much at stake,
We influence other people, that we’re always around,
And I want the life I’m living, to show them what I’ve found,
Lord You are a precious treasure, none like you now or ever more,
Living as You want me to, I can’t anticipate what’s in store,
So I will stand on Your promises, and know that You are always near,
And in the face of adversity and temptation, I can endure them without fear,
Though I may falter sometimes Lord, and even appear to be weak,
I will hold onto Your hand, for it is only You I seek,
And I want my life to be, all You would have it be,
For it is in Your salvation, that I’ve found my eternity,
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-15-10

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Exciting

Lord it is with Your love, that I want my heart to fill,
And every time it fills to overflowing, then I will let it spill,
On others Lord, so they can learn all about this love too,
And I pray this love will get them, pointed straight to You,
When the devil tempts me, all his plans I will reject,
And when I pray to You Lord, a favorable answer I expect,
For You only have good things, that You want to give to me,
And Your salvation is the best thing, I've received since I believed,
Salvation is the beginning, and Lord I know there's so much more,
As I grow in You, then You open other doors,
So continue to lead me Lord, into what You would have me be,
Cause I'm thankful and excited, about the love You're giving me.
Randy "Pops" Stone. 09-14-10

Listening

It is our human nature Lord, to want to be satisfied,
Our minds will wander, and then sometimes we get filled up with pride,
We want instant gratification, something to improve the way we feel,
And it slips from our mind, what happened on Calvary’s hill,
Then there are times with trivial things, we want to do on our own,
We remember what we thought were happier times, but that sin is long gone,
For we are supposed to be new creations, to be molded by God’s hand,
And when we’re faced with those temptations, we have to take a stand,
Our mind wants to us to sin, but our heart tells us no way,
This is probably a good time, to get on our knees and pray,
So Lord help me remember, that You are always near,
And in the trials of this life, know it is only Your voice I need to hear.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-14-10

Monday, September 13, 2010

God's Church

God's church is not the building, holding up a steeple,
It is really the people, that is actually God's people,
Christians are the ones, God calls out of their pews,
For they are the only ones, that God can really use,
It is our mission to go out into this sinful world, and seek out the lost,
So we can tell them about our salvation, and how much it cost,
Jesus paid the price, so salvation is now free,
And I'm glad that I believed, for it surely has changed me,
When it comes to Jesus, everyone will have the opportunity to chose,
I just want them to know, if they make the wrong one how much they'll lose,
I will get out among the people, so the good news I can tell,
So that they can be saved, so they don't go to hell.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-13-10

Living for the Savior

I will set my sights on You Lord, and seek things that are above,
For it is You that renews my mind, and fills my heart with love,
Now is the appointed time, that You have given me to live,
So I will make the most of it, and share this love you give,
And I will fulfill Your purpose for me, within Your holy plan,
I will not refuse to do it, but will do the best I can,
For I am not an accident, that randomly occurred,
You thought of me before I was conceived, that’s what it says within Your word,
So if it’s just a kind word spoken, or maybe something that I may write,
I will show You to others, the one who removes the darkness with His glorious light,
So I will be still and listen, as You whisper what You want me to do,
For I know life is not worth very much, if I don’t live it for You.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-13-10

Sunday, September 12, 2010

God's Vessel

Lord as just clay in Your hands, I can't tell You how to mold me,
But I really want You to shape me, into what You would have me be ,
I will not have any regrets, if I know I'm in Your will,
For I know You live in me, and it's my heart that Your love fills,
And this love that fills my heart, I need to let it flow,
Out into the lives of others, so Your love they too will know,
For Lord I will not live my life, filled with anger and with wrath,
But I will spread Your joy, and help others to learn to laugh,
Lord there is joy in Your salvation, and this the whole world needs to see,
Because there is no other way, that they can be set free,
Lord I truly want to be in Your hands, and I really do want to be the clay,
So I can be made into the vessel, to help others find Your Way.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-12-10

Never Failing Love

Lord when everything around me fails, I know that Your love will not falter,
I need to remember this, and spend more time bowed down at Your altar,
For there is not enough time left in my human existence, to thank You enough,
Cause I can feel You walking with me, especially when things get tough,
If I walk through the valley, even in the shadow of death, I am not alone,
For I am with the one who saved and sanctified me, who for all my sins atoned,
And I will never be forsaken by You, for I know that You love me,
The one whose power protects me, the same one who parted the Red Sea,
And on the third day, by this power my Lord Jesus was raised,
A way to salvation created, so who else deserves my praise?
So I bow down at Your altar, and humbly to You I pray,
Cause I know Your love never falters, and grows stronger toward me every day.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-12-10

Pursuing Him

Lord I thank You for divine health, for I know You want me healthy,
And I am thankful for Your riches, I know in all things You would have me wealthy,
I know there is not any religion, that will keep me out of hell,
So my faith is only in You, and all the truth that Your Word tells,
And I will not let anything I pursue, keep me from seeking You,
For it is Your will for me, that should be the most important thing I do,
I can not make my life any better, by anything I rearrange,
But Lord when I believed in You, You caused me to change,
You have placed inside of me, a joy and peace beyond compare,
And these along with Your love, is what I need to share,
To a lost and dying world, so the way to salvation they will know,
So when God calls me to minister, I can honestly say, send me Lord, I will go.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-12-10

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Why We Were Born

Lord as we strife to survive life, in this mortal flesh,
I am thankful that I know You personally, and know that You will bless,
For I know our human existence, does not last very long,
To You it is just like the blink of an eye, and then Lord it is gone,
But our hope for the future, is eternity with You,
Cause I believe every word written in Your Word, is absolutely true,
And I pray in my living, and as I'm growing older,
That I become more like You Lord, and that my witness becomes bolder,
For this world becomes more sinful, each and every day,
We need to reach out to the lost, they need to find God's Way,
Only You Lord have the power, and only You alone can transform,
Cause everyone needs to know the real reason, why they have been born.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-11-10

Friday, September 10, 2010

Liberated

The Lord is the Spirit, which lives inside of me,
And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty,
For when I accepted Him as Savior, He truly set me free,
I am really glad, I let Him make this change in me,
But I have to make the choice, to let Him guide my way,
For the devil still tries to influence me, so I have to stay focused every day,
If I study the Word and pray, it helps me to be strong,
And my life sure is a lot better, when I'm not doing wrong,
So I seek Him with all my passion, His will my destiny,
As He carries me along, my companion throughout eternity,
And I will not be going back, to where I left my old sin,
When Jesus is taking me to a place, that my mind can't even imagine.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-10-10

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Newness of Life

Jesus didn’t come to earth so that our lives would be filled with sorrow,
He came to give us hope, for today and all our tomorrows,
For our lives are not worth anything, if filled with stress and strife,
Jesus came for our salvation, so we could walk in newness of life,
For He loves us, as if we were the only one,
And we should be eternally grateful, for all that He has done,
He wants our whole life, and don’t want to settle for anything less,
So we should live for Him, if we expect Him to bless,
Just remember when our backs are up against the wall,
Jesus is our provider, and He will provide for all,
And He will be our strength, in everything we have to do,
So be happy in Jesus, for He is there for you.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-09-10

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

In This Together

Lord have we separated ourselves, for man created denominations,
And I know that in Your time, that there were absolutely none,
Like You Lord there are promises, that we need to keep,
Also we need to humble ourselves, and be like a herd of sheep,
To follow You in the way, that You would have us go,
For Your faithful guidance, is the best for us I know,
Praise for You should roll off our lips, as often as we breathe,
And Your love should flow out of us, like water running through a sieve,
For we should not let our lives be ruled, by our selfish greed,
And it is Your voice oh Lord, that we need to heed,
The only separation Christians should experience, is to be sanctified,
And we never should separate ourselves, from the reason our Savior died.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-08-10

Perfect Vision

As I earnestly seek Your will Lord, may nothing block my vision,
For I need to have clarity, as I pursue my holy mission,
I know You have a special something, that You want me to do,
To the best of my ability I'll do it, to show my love for You,
For You've taken my life to a place, where I have never been,
And my soul is secure in Your hands, since You forgave me of my sins,
The good things seem to multiply, with each day that passes by,
After this is paradise, where my eternity lies,
To take as many with me, is my earthly goal,
For God would not have any perish, He wants to save every soul,
So I will keep on working, to complete my never ending mission,
And I am thankful that through God's eyes, He has given me perfect vision.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-08-10

Always Number One in Our Hearts

Alabama, Crimson Tide, always number one, if only in our hearts,
And my loyalty to you, it will never depart,
You have been my team, down through all the years,
You have never failed me, through the blood, sweat, and yes the tears,
To support any other team, would almost make me a sinner,
But just like the Bear said, you ain't been nothing but a winner,
I will yell with the cheerleaders, and celebrate with Big Al too,
And hope that after every game, we can sing Rammer Jammer for you,
Congratulations on being a big part, of the Alabama family,
And I appreciate all the good times, that you have given me,
The way that you've been playing, the future looks real bright,
And my colors will never fade, and they always run crimson and white.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-08-10

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Part of the Body

Of His body the church, Jesus is the head,
He was raised triumphantly over the devil, raised up from the dead,
I am a part of this body, but may only be a big toe,
But whatever part I am, I'm going to let the whole world know,
For God did not create me, just to sit around,
He wants me to share His love, this treasure that I've found,
For this sinful world is dying, and souls are going to hell,
And how are they going to hear about my Savior, if I don't go to them and tell,
But I am not alone, for all Christians it's the same,
It is the believer's duty, to reach the world in Jesus' name,
So are we going, or are we sending, but at the very least I know we're giving,
And every minute that we're breathing, others should see Jesus in our living.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-07-10

Rainbows and Flowers

Life is not always rainbows and flowers, but within God's will it's good,
And I hope to ever dwell there, and do all the things I should,
That I would be the person, who always reflects God's amazing love,
So some folks might even think, I am an angel from above,
And though I am not perfect, I always strive to be,
For since I've accepted Jesus as Savior, there's been a great change within me,
The things I used to like to do, aren't that important now,
And the things I need to be doing, well I am starting to learn how,
Just to saturate myself in the Word, and spend a lot of time just praying,
And making sure that on the straight and narrow, is the place that I am staying,
For life is so much sweeter, when operating in God's power,
And then it really seems like life, is only rainbows and flowers.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-07-10

He Gave

I can envision Jesus on the cross, and He is just hanging there,
Oh the pain and agony, His body had to bear,
Then the picture is of His being taken to the tomb, His grave,
I know the devil was happily thinking, he had defeated the one sent to save,
But then I can see me running to that grave, first thing on the third day,
I too seem astonished that it is empty, the stone had been rolled away,
Then I remembered His own words saying, that He would rise again,
And then I see my salvation, the Savior's plan to forgive my sins,
I gladly accepted the free gift, that He died to give,
And found that in an old sinful world, there is a different way to live,
To do His will in my life, to answer each time He calls,
And just as He gave His everything for me, I will also give Him my all.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-7-10

Monday, September 6, 2010

Being God's Children

Satan is a liar, and he is the great deceiver,
But he has no claim on me, I'm a blood-bought, born again believer,
The closer I get to Jesus, the greater the temptations that come my way,
I just have to stay single-minded, steadfast in my faith each day,
And focus constantly on my Jesus, God's only Son,
I can't wait to hear the words, Satan you are forever done,
Hallelujah for the knowledge, that my eternity is secure,
And it's all because of Calvary, what Jesus had to endure,
So today I seek to be, what He wants me to be,
And I've come to the realization, that my life isn't all about me,
That the love that God gives to me, He means for me to share,
So a lost and dying world, will know God's children care.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-06-10

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Dead Souls

As I'm walking through my life, everywhere I look I see dead souls,
Those that follow after the world, those who don't let God have control,
I felt that these dead souls were blind to the truth, that they couldn't see,
And Lord the thought came to me, these souls are dead because of me,
I wanted to just lay down on the floor, I felt the tears, as I started to cry,
Oh Lord what have I done, to let these poor souls die?
God spoke to my spirit telling me, it's the things I had not done,
That I selfishly keep His love to myself, and hadn't told the dead souls about His Son,
To not be responsible for the dead souls, I needed to start showing them His Way,
That I need to share His love, and do more for them than just pray,
May I tell them of the salvation, that You died sacrificially to give,
So that You can use me Lord, to help the dead souls live.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-05-10

Following After You

Lord may my spirit follow after You, rejecting the lust of the flesh,
For if I chase after the things of the world, then in the spiritual I can't be blessed,
And as to my living life in You, may You be my only source,
Of the wisdom and knowledge that I need, to run the straight and narrow course,
Avoiding the pitfalls sin will cause, the traps Satan will lay,
Surviving my earthly existence, by living for You day by day,
And though my faith is blind, in my mind's eye I now see,
All the good things You have planned, concerning prosperity and health for me,
I am thankful that to You my past, is just that the past,
So I will avoid the temporary this world offers, for an eternity that will last,
An eternity where worshipping and praising, is all I'm going to do,
And in my doing it I will show the eternal love, that I have only for You.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-05-10

Into Newness

Lord I thank You for coming into my life, and causing my old self to perish,
For You have raised me into newness of life to worship You, whom I cherish,
In praising You I want You, to take over my whole being,
Because it is through Your eyes it is the real truth, that I am now seeing,
And in faith I know You died, was buried, and raised up the third day,
This sacrifice for my salvation, has taken all my sins away,
The love You pour into me, flows through me, and then flows out,
Filling me, then overflowing, so others can see what You're all about,
I love You with all my heart, mind, and soul, and will love others as myself too,
So everything I do, think, or say, will point the lost ones straight to You,
To stand before You and hear You say well done, are words that I will cherish,
And to know I will live eternally with You, in a new body that will never perish.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-05-10

Saturday, September 4, 2010

In the Beauty of His Creation

God creation shows us the power, of all you awesome acts,
And Your Word speaks the truth, giving us the facts,
We accept Jesus as our Savior, salvation revealed,
Not a day goes by that we should not remember, what happened on Calvary’s hill,
I thank you Lord for the fellowship, the sanctuary where I am going,
For it is a place where there is peace, and I can feel Your love flowing,
And when there is a need among us, we step up and help one another,
We also share You Lord, as we reach out to others,
For Lord I seek Your precious will, and by it I will live,
As You gave Your life for me, to You my life I give,
I dwell in the safety of Your presence, to keep me from any temptation,
It’s so wonderful to live for you, in the beauty of Your creation.
Randy “Pop” Stone 09-04-10

Friday, September 3, 2010

Surrender

It is easy to sit in the sanctuary, and sing I surrender all,
But do we remember singing it, when we hear God call?
And every time He calls, it isn’t to be a missionary or preach,
There are many parts to the body, as there are many people we need to reach,
Some days God just might want us to simply kneel and pray,
Then there are times we need to take hold of someone, and lead them into God’s way,
We just need to look in the mirror, and say when God calls, send me,
This world is in a terrible bondage, and we need to show them how to be free,
For the fields are truly white to harvest, so who else will go?
It is by God’s directive, that we need to help them know,
That someone died for them, so they won’t have to be sin’s slave,
And they too can get Jesus, for He is mighty to save.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-03-10

Blue Skies

Why do we walk around downhearted, complaining, sad, and blue?
When we have met the Savior, when we’ve heard the good news,
Our hearts should be filled with joy, and we surely should happy be,
For Jesus reached out and touched our lives, when we were too blind to see,
Because of all the garbage, the world wants us to bear,
If we try to carry it, we get to where we don’t even care,
But since I accepted Jesus as Lord, my burden has gotten lighter,
And my outlook for my future, sure has gotten brighter,
I am seeking every day, to see everything through Jesus’ eyes,
And sometimes it makes me think, if I had wings I could really fly,
One day I will be living eternally with Jesus, now that is what I call good news,
No problems, no grief, and no pain, and the sky will be the only thing that’s blue.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-03-10

Praising Him Forever

Only to You oh Lord, will I lift my hands in praise,
And only to You Lord, will my voice in worship raise,
For in Your sanctuary, I gain strength for another day,
To help me keep my footsteps, in the straight and narrow Way,
The world bombards me, with so many things to do,
But I don’t want to do anything, unless I get word from You,
Guide me Lord, in the direction You want my life to go,
Teach me Lord, everything about living for You I need to know,
To others Lord, may I be Your helper in their time of troubles,
And in reaching the lost with Your salvation, may my efforts be doubled,
You Lord are my refuge from temptation, and will be all my days,
I thank You Lord for saving me, You will eternally have all my praise.
Randy “Pops” Stone 09-03-10

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Here's Hope

Our freedom doesn't come from power, but when we totally submit,
To the plan Jesus has for us, and to it wholly commit,
For Jesus wants us free from sin, so He can show us how to live,
He has many good things for us, that He wants to give,
Cause hell is just as hot, as it's ever been,
And Jesus is still offering His salvation, to save us from our sins,
Now is the appointed time, for us to get up off our pew,
So Jesus can use us everyday, in everything we do,
For the world is not getting any better, while we sit around,
We need to share what we know, this Savior that we've found,
To those that life has taken, to the very end of their rope,
We need to tell them that in Jesus, they truly can find hope.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-02-10

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

By His Power

On the edge of the promised land, I see the fear of the Israelites,
After being led out of bondage by God, they forgot the power of His might,
And on the Damascus Road, Saul feared when blinded by God's light,
But after three days he was converted, and God restored his sight,
Jonah ran away from God, and was swallowed by a whale,
After three days the whale threw him up, and Jonah preached to save others from hell,
Now as I look in the Bible, it reminds me I was a rebel in my day,
But one day I repented, and found Jesus when I prayed,
Today I talk to Him constantly, and daily seek His will,
I know that I'm not perfect, but when I slip God forgives me still,
Today I live for Him, may He mold me into what He wants me to be,
For in Him I have eternal life, and by Him I've been set free.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-01-10

Give Him Room

Are we making room for Jesus, in our lives today?
Is He just in case of emergency, when we need something, then we pray?
And when He answers do we ever stop, and thank Him for what He's done?
For only through Him, is the ultimate victory ever won,
And in looking for a role model, He should be our hero,
For life outside His will, really adds up to zero,
Obedience and faithfulness in a Christian's life are keys,
That open doors to becoming, what God wants us to be,
The Bible should be our guide, in all decisions that we make,
For in traveling through this life, it shows us the road that we should take,
And that road is always the one, that is always God's own Way,
So we need to give Jesus all the room, He needs in our lives today.
Randy "Pops" Stone 09-01-10