Above All Names

In His time at the right place, God sent His only Son
To be the final sacrifice, the one holy ransom,
And He paid the price for my sins, that I could never pay,
And He paid for all of them, in the most horrible way,
May I never abuse, the giving of His mercy and His grace,
So that I will not have to turn away, when I see Him face to face,
Though my sin is ever present, I do not have to partake,
For I lived a lot of my life, making the same old mistakes,
But when my thoughts are on things above, I forget about the sin,
And I can resist the temptations, when I'm walking with Him,
So my life and all I am, will never ever be the same,
Since I've believed and put my faith, in the name above all names.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-31-11

A Real Faith

Lord I praise and worship You, even as I take each new breath,
For You have saved me from a fate, that would be eternal death,
Saturating me with the knowledge, that I have truly chosen life,
Freeing me from the horrible burden, of living in a constant strife,
The grace of Your salvation, is reason enough for any to repent,
Accepting You as personal Savior, learning all about why You were sent,
Sharing with Your precious love, how a sinner can be forgiven,
So they too will know that You Lord, are the true reason for one's living,
May I walk every day, like I am always walking with You,
So others can see Your influence, in everything I say and do,
Every minute my faith in You, to me becomes more and more real,
For I am totally committed Lord, to ever being in Your will.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-26-11

God Can

Can you make an ocean, can you make a tree?
Do you have the power, to change this heart in me?
Can you make a horse, can you make a cow?
Can you do anything, after which all I can say is wow?
Can you make a star, can you make a flower?
What can you do to show me, that you have a special power?
Can you make a mountain, can you make a bumble bee?
Can you just say a word, which will set one in bondage free?
Can you make a bird, and like it can you fly?
Can you take me to a special place, where I don’t want to cry?
Can you create all you see, even starting with one man?
Can you show love eternally, the way that my God can?
Randy “Pops” Stone 01-26-11

My Worst Enemy

Oh Lord it seems that most times, I am my own worst enemy,
And Satan is always trying to hide, the knowledge of Your truth from me,
So Lord every day I seek, only Your will to obey,
I know all You speak is righteous, and I believe every word You say,
For Lord I want You to draw up the blueprint, that I am to live by,
And realize that all the devil's temptations, are just a bunch of lies,
My spiritual battle is constant, but I decide what I'm going to do,
And my life is so much easier, when I keep my thoughts on You,
Lord Your Word is still so relevant, for my life today,
That is why in the sanctuary of Your presence, is where I want to stay,
Lord purge all that is within me, that makes me my worst enemy,
So I can be everything and more, that You want me to be.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-25-11

Slow This Thing Down

Someone just told me it was Monday, where did the weekend go?
Last I remember it was Friday, so I would like to know,
For Saturday and Sunday, really flew by awfully fast,
But you know all of the good days, don’t ever seem to last,
And really as I have gotten older, time has accelerated,
I guess I just realized being younger, is not overrated,
As a young boy I wondered, why is this day so long?
Now I don’t have time to tell the difference, between what’s right and wrong,
I just hope my eyesight holds out long enough, so that I might see,
This living that is speeding by, without regard for me,
Lord I surely didn’t know when I entered this world, what all was at stake,
But I know if life was an automobile, I would be looking for the brake.
Randy “Pops” Stone 01-24-11

Don't Miss Him

I don't believe there will come a day, when I gather a lot of fame,
When people all around the world, will recognize my name,
For I haven't done anything real special, just trying to do God's will,
It is an everyday thing, for God is working on me still,
And I've found that He was with me, on all the bad roads I've been on,
Now God has no memory of those sins, all thought of them is gone,
Today I am in God's presence, more than I've ever been,
And I know absolutely that He is the answer, to victory over my sin,
Salvation is the greatest gift, that I have ever received,
And life is the best that it has been, since on Jesus I believed,
So I will not lose any sleep, if you do not know me,
But if you do not know Jesus as Savior, You will miss His eternity.
Randy "Pops" Stone 1-23-11

Ever Mindful

Lord may I be mindful of You every day, and all throughout the day,
So I will be in Your perfect peace, as I follow in Your Way,
Continue growing this relationship, that is between You and me,
That I never quit becoming, who You want me to be,
For I would not be like a lukewarm drink, that You would spit out,
But may I be steady and ever true, so of my faith there is no doubt,
May I be single-minded, not letting things of this world draw me away,
So in everything I am in Your will, in all I do and say,
For I'll never return to my old life, it's one place I won't go back,
For You Lord ever bless me, and my existence in You has no lack ,
Now I will always look to You, and keep my mind on things above,
For the temptations of Satan will never compare, to Your eternal love.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-23-11

It's Getting Closer

I thought it felt a little warmer this morning, is that green on the trees,
It won't be long before the air is filled, with birds, butterflies, and honey bees,
Then we'll get to complaining, about the sun being too hot,
The grass and weeds will grow so fast, we'll be cutting them a lot,
But no matter what the Spring brings, Summer is now in reach,
Then it will be time to load up the car, and migrate south to the beach,
Of all the ice and snow this Winter, I will not give a thought,
But I'll be thinking of that summer paradise, I have always sought,
With the sand between my toes and the smell of salt heavy in the air,
Why it can cause a person, to forget every single little care,
But I just remembered something, about which we all should pray,
That there will be no shadows, when we get to Groundhog Day.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-21-11

Praising

May the sanctuary be filled, with the joy of all my praise,
Let me worship You oh Lord, on every one of my days,
May any sadness I experience, disappear in a single breath,
Remind me that our spiritual being, doesn't end with my human death,
That eternity to You Lord, is like the wink of an eye,
And if it's spent with You, it is the sweet bye and bye,
For the most part I enjoy my earthly existence, but I dare not miss,
One single split second waiting for me, to live in Heavenly bliss,
My imagination runs wild, wondering what all there will be,
And my mind can't comprehend, just what my eyes will see,
Though I may live a long life, and all my hair turn gray,
I look forward to when I can personally give You, all of my praise.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-20-11

Flood My Heart

I engage the enemy in spiritual warfare, every single day,
That is why the Lord exhorts me, to read His Word and pray,
To participate in praise and worship, to open my eyes so I can see,
To open my heart so I can learn about, all God wants me to be,
May the pastor reveal to me Your truth Lord, and be my faithful guide,
So in the safe sanctuary of Your will, I will constantly abide,
Anything the devil throws at me, I don't have to fear,
For I know Lord You are my protector, and You always linger near,
May I always pursue the Heavenly things, and not those of the flesh,
Because only You Lord are worthy, and only You can bless,
And You ever sanctify me, and You set me apart,
So may I eagerly share You, as Your love floods my heart.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-20-11

Wash Me Lord

Just as the rain washes the earth Lord, let Your Spirit wash my soul,
For when I felt my life was falling apart, You have made me whole,
And You show me there is more to living, them all Satan's temptations,
I want to know You more Lord, and bask in Your revelations,
One drop of Your love is stronger, than all the hate I have to face,
So I want to ever dwell in Your presence, for it is a very special place,
As I am surrounded by evil Lord, I know You will never fail,
All about Your undying mercy and grace, is the truth that I will tell,
So as I humbly kneel, let Your Spirit wash over me like a flood,
For I can never repay You, for my salvation bought by Your blood,
Hallelujah for the precious lamb, slain so I could live,
For the eternal life that I now have, all my earthly life to You I give.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-16-11

Lord Totally

If Jesus is to be Lord, then let him be Lord of all,
Just the promise of Heaven, is not the reason we answer His call,
For there's more to it than just salvation, for there is work to do,
And God has a special plan, designed specifically for you,
In fields that are white to harvest, we have to do our part,
For on this earth we are the instruments, God uses to change hearts,
Most of the time we are the only sign of God, that people get to see,
So we need to become whatever it is, that God wants us to be,
Be conscious that we are affecting people, in all our doings and sayings,
To have more knowledge of God's will, is something we need to be praying,
There is no telling what miracles and wonders, we will be able to see,
If we just surrender it all daily, and make Jesus Lord totally.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-16-11

Heat Me Up

This is the time of year, when outside it looks so dreary,
And just surviving it, can really make a person weary,
If it snows just a little bit, it is perilous to drive,
By the time Springtime gets here, I'm so glad to be alive,
I promise I won't complain about the heat, no matter how hot it may be,
And if I can cook eggs on the sidewalk, well that's alright with me,
Who wants to build a snowman, when a sandcastle is much better?
And the beach surely is a place, where I don't mind getting wetter,
So have hope because I promise you, things are going to improve,
And when it does I won't ache and hurt so much, when I decide to move,
Winter is just a season, that makes me wish I was a bear,
So I hope this thought comforts you, it's Summertime somewhere.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-15-11

In Celebration

In honor of when we emerged into this world, we celebrate the day,
Every one has lived differently, and done life their own separate way,
Some have sought the good things, and some have sought the bad,
I pray you have been glad more, than you have been sad,
If you're into fishing, I hope you catch a big old mess,
Sometime in your life may you realize, it's God who will truly bless,
For I would not want anyone, to God's grace and mercy miss,
And I hope you find that special someone, God wants you to hug and kiss,
If you're into racing, may your driver always win,
But let us never forget the one, who saved us from all our sins,
I guess I got a little sidetracked, forgot what I wanted to say,
Oh yea, I'm glad you were created, may you have a great birthday.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-14-11

The Best Creation

Being in the country just chilling out, with nothing much man-made around,
With the wind blowing through the trees, or a brook making the only sound,
Taking in all of this beauty, makes me stand here in awe and wonder,
Just what is it holding up this glorious blue sky, that I am standing under?
But this is only a small part, of the makings of my creator,
And I know from reading in His Word, that there is so much more,
For a deer could walk out of the woods, or a bird fly overhead,
There a fish jumped clear of the water, and there is a wild rose so red,
And the grass is just so very green, and the trees are oh so tall,
I scarce can take the whole of it in, but I know who made it all,
Of all the wonders and miracles on this earth, everything I see,
The greatest thing God has ever done, is create a new heart in me.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-13-11

Surrendering

Lord when I ignore Your will, and give in to an old sin's urge,
Forgive me for my ignorance, and all my temptations purge,
For I would not regress, and let my heart again grow cold,
But I would look to You, and let You keep the fire lit in my soul,
Because I surrendered all, when I gave You total control,
And I know that in Your hands, it is my eternity You hold,
Lord in my humanity, help me remember I am a spiritual being,
For if I become double-minded, then Your truth I am not seeing,
So now I fall down onto my knees, and repent before Your throne,
Knowing You have wiped the slate clean, and all my sins are gone,
Now Lord let Your process in my life, be to constantly renew,
And I'll be ever conscious of my salvation, and Lord keep all my thoughts on You.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-12-11

Innocent

Oh to be just like a child Lord, and live life in total innocence,
It would be so grand, but living always seems too intense,
And slowing down doesn't seem to be an option, if you want to survive,
But in all our hurrying, we miss the point of why we are alive,
For to humbly enter the sanctuary, to worship God and pray,
It takes a believer to a special place, in a very special way,
To come into God's presence, well words just can't explain,
And there is never any negative, everything is a positive gain,
Something indescribable, gives one such a extraordinary feeling,
There is nothing like salvation, and I'm so thankful for His healing,
So now the point I'm making, Jesus is my reason for living,
And although I may not be innocent, I know I am forgiven.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-11-11

To Hear Only Him

In this quest that we call life, it is You Lord I am ever seeking,
So I will humble myself and be still, so I can hear my Master speaking,
For there is no other voice to guide me, that I need to hear,
And there is no other one who loves me, that I hold so dear,
The harvest time for souls is too short, for there to be any wasting,
So we should be ever reaping, so God's glory others can be tasting,
May I continue to strife for Your perfection Lord, so my life will be pure,
And I'm thankful that in You, my faith is strong and sure,
For of Your wonderful gospel truth, I will never be ashamed,
But will lift my hands in Your honor, and praise Your holy name,
I look forward to the time, when Your face Lord I'll see,
And living with You in Heaven, is what my reward one day will be.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-09-11

The Lord of Redemption

As I live life in the physical, the devil is an ever present menace,
Yet by accepting You as Savior, You've given me an eternal life sentence,
I don't know how many second chances, a sinful man can get,
But Lord throughout my life, You haven't given up on me yet,
And as I fell habitually every day, over and over again,
Yet when I believed in You Lord, You forgave all of my sins,
Whenever I may slip, You catch me when I start to fall,
And I continue to grow stronger, since I've accepted You as Lord of all,
Now it is so much easier, to resist the devil's temptations,
Since I now dwell in the presence, of the Lord of my redemption,
You have shown me in the spiritual, how the devil is a big liar,
So to do Your will oh Lord, is my only heartfelt desire,
Randy "Pops" Stone. 01-07-11

The Very Best Time

When is the best time Lord, for me to come to You?
So I can know Your will, showing it in all I say and do,
And if I humble myself before You, and bow down on my face,
Is there somewhere I need to do this, in a very special place?
Lord forgive my ignorance, but is there a certain thing I need to wear?
Do I have to be sick or mourning, a certain burden I should bare?
Maybe in a public place, where everyone can see,
But I really don't want anyone, thinking less of me,
Thank You for Your mercy and grace, but especially Your patience,
Just fill me with knowledge and wisdom, especially Bible sense,
Really Lord I just want to praise You, and bless You when I pray,
And as to when, where, and how I do this, it's anywhere, any time, any way.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-06-11

Truly Holy

To You oh Lord who knows my prayer, before it is a thought,
I thank You for the knowledge, that through You I am blood-bought,
For You Lord suffered tremendously, so that I could be set free,
In my accepting You as Savior, You created a brand new me,
There is no compensation, that I could ever make,
For what You did for me, all along knowing what was at stake,
And You were the perfect sacrifice, nailed to a rugged cross,
The price of my eternity, came at the ultimate cost,
So today I give You praise, and humbly worship You,
For everything I hear from You, I know it to be true,
Hallelujah to You for bringing me, to where You want me to be,
And in Your presence all I am able to say, is holy, holy, holy.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-05-11

Abiding and Praising

Even though it is cloudy outside, I know the sun is there,
So in my darkest trouble, Lord I feel how much You care,
When I abide in You Lord, I am never weak,
For You Lord are my refuge, and Your will Lord I ever seek,
When I traveled through the darkness, I always was in fear,
Now that I know You personally, I know You were always near,
Eternity is going to be so much sweeter, because I'll spend it with You,
So I'll not worry about this life, because I know You'll see me through,
Thank You for all You've done Lord, and all You're going to do,
For surely You have made this person, someone who is brand new,
The wonderful tie that binds us Lord, I will never sever,
And I will praise and worship You, through this life and forever.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-04-11

Another Birthday, Another Good Day

You know it seems that the birthdays, roll around every year,
And to see the big numbers roll up, can bring the celebrated to tears,
You know the older that I get, the more that time flies by,
I can’t seem to slow it down, no matter how hard I try,
But the speed isn’t that important, it’s how much of it I waste,
Lord help it slow down so I can savor it, and not just get a taste,
For there is so much I need to do, there just isn’t enough time,
With all the candles on my cake it’s almost arson, and that surely is a crime,
But as old as the calendar may say I am, I’m not ready for the rocking chair,
And if you want to make an issue of it, well I’m loaded for bear,
So I will just keep chugging along, and thank God for another day,
But if you happen to see me driving, you may want to get out of my way.
Randy “Pops” Stone 01-03-11

Mindful

Lord may I always be more mindful, of the things of God,
For who else loves me so, and guards this way I trod,
Remind me that I am a spiritual being, and don't need the things of men,
Because everything that's human, leads one toward a life of sin,
And to be carnally minded is death, God's Word makes this so clear,
But to be spiritually minded is life and peace, things that I hold dear,
And it personally has taken a long time, for me to get this straight,
For I gave in too easily, when the devil dangled his bait,
But You Lord have given me the guidance, so I know how to act,
And I have the assurance in You, that my eternity is intact,
So I will reach for the goal, that You have set for me,
And I will live my life, so everyone knows what I believe.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-02-11

It is Enough

My salvation is from You Lord, I realize this more each day,
So as I navigate through life, keep me in the middle of Your Way,
That only Your truth and righteousness, are constant companions to me,
For to be more like You Lord, is what I want to be,
The devil sets up roadblocks, to try and bring me down,
But Lord he can't do anything, as long as I keep You around,
For Your angels ever surround me, guarding all paths that I trod,
So I have nothing to fear, as long as my faith is in You God,
I am at peace within myself, knowing my eternity is secure,
And anything this life throws at me, Lord I know I will endure,
Though getting to this point of surrender, has been a little rough,
Lord I can now honestly say, my salvation in You is enough.
Randy "Pops" Stone 01-02-11

The Solution For Resolutions

How can I change my life, by making a bunch of yearly resolutions?
When I have found the Word of God, really holds all the solutions,
And how do we truly feel, when our resolutions fail?
I guess that would be something, I would be ashamed to tell,
But God has an individual plan, for each and every one,
And each one is always centered, around His only Son,
Every one who follows Jesus, truly has a part,
In His perfect will, which He uses to change sinful hearts?
God’s will is what I seek, each and every day,
And I ask Him for direction, every time I pray,
So don’t think life is going to get better, if we make some resolutions,
Just surrender your life to God, He has the permanent solution.
Randy “Pops” Stone 01-01-11

Brand New

As the moon reflects the sun, Lord let me also reflect You,
So I can be in Your will, in everything I say and do,
My relationship with You, gets sweeter as the years go by,
And You Lord keep me living, on a spiritual high,
I don't have to make a lot of resolutions, at the start of every year,
For I won't have any failures, as long as I always hold You near,
It is Your strength Lord that keeps me going, all year long,
So I won't fall for any of the devil's temptations, so I won't do any wrong,
If any changes need to be made, it is my life that needs to rearrange,
For You Lord are ever constant, and You Lord never change,
So even if it's cloudy, the sun rises to dry up the morning dew,
And I know Lord that it's You, that makes every day brand new.
Randy "Pops" Stone 12-31-10