If I were to be quiet about You Lord, the lifeless stones would all cry out,
But in the faith I have in You, there is no room for doubt,
For who else has ever risen up, and walked out of the tomb?
Also You Lord created me individually, in my mother's womb,
Delivering me into a world filled with chaos, so I could be a part,
Of the master plan You have, for changing people's hearts,
To have the mind of a servant, is where I want to be,
For I want everyone to know about, the change you've made in me,
Life on this earth is just a short journey, and I want to fulfill,
Everything and more that God expects of me, in following his will,
Now I never want to give the stones, a reason to cry out,
When You Lord I will ever praise, when I sing and when I shout.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-28-11
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Seeking My Purpose
Oh Lord the warmth of Your presence, can the coldest heart thaw,
And in the glory of Your creation, Lord I always stand in awe,
How can anyone question, the miracles and wonders that You do?
For every living thing I see, points me straight to You,
Life throws many things at me, wanting me to think it's too tough,
But Lord many times You have raised Your hand, and calmed the seas so rough,
I find peace and hope, if I have faith and seek Your will,
And I know that even if I slip, Lord You love me still,
Tomorrow when the sun rises up, I'll thank You for another day,
But I can never be grateful enough, for Your leading me into Your Way,
For You have removed me from sin's bondage, and truly set me free,
So now I will earnestly seek the purpose, that You have for me.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-26-11
And in the glory of Your creation, Lord I always stand in awe,
How can anyone question, the miracles and wonders that You do?
For every living thing I see, points me straight to You,
Life throws many things at me, wanting me to think it's too tough,
But Lord many times You have raised Your hand, and calmed the seas so rough,
I find peace and hope, if I have faith and seek Your will,
And I know that even if I slip, Lord You love me still,
Tomorrow when the sun rises up, I'll thank You for another day,
But I can never be grateful enough, for Your leading me into Your Way,
For You have removed me from sin's bondage, and truly set me free,
So now I will earnestly seek the purpose, that You have for me.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-26-11
Sunday, April 24, 2011
He is Alive
We need to live our lives today, as though Jesus was right by our side,
And walk the straight and narrow, avoiding the one so easy and so wide,
For the devil would have us believe, that Jesus is still dead,
But I choose to believe He is resurrected, that He is alive instead,
And that He paid the ultimate price, to forgive all of my sins,
That is why I have decided, to place all my faith in Him,
For if I went to look, I would find an empty grave,
So how can I trust anyone else, with my soul to save?
For He gave His life to erase, all the bad things I have done,
I have accepted His salvation, it was a major victory won,
I will bow before Him, thankful for the reason that He died,
And I will seek to serve Him forever, my Savior, He's alive.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-24-11
And walk the straight and narrow, avoiding the one so easy and so wide,
For the devil would have us believe, that Jesus is still dead,
But I choose to believe He is resurrected, that He is alive instead,
And that He paid the ultimate price, to forgive all of my sins,
That is why I have decided, to place all my faith in Him,
For if I went to look, I would find an empty grave,
So how can I trust anyone else, with my soul to save?
For He gave His life to erase, all the bad things I have done,
I have accepted His salvation, it was a major victory won,
I will bow before Him, thankful for the reason that He died,
And I will seek to serve Him forever, my Savior, He's alive.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-24-11
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
No Hesitation
I can almost hear the hammer ringing, as it drives in the nails,
That held my Savior to a cross, so I would not go to hell,
The sacrifice of innocent blood, to pay the price of sin,
Salvation bought, then offered, as a new place to begin,
To a lost and dying world, looking to religion to be saved,
Not knowing the one only true way, came through the life that Jesus gave,
Now in my mind's eye may I not stray, from the shadow of the cross,
For I realize it is the place, that rescued me from eternal loss,
And I can never say thank you enough Lord, for everything that You have done,
Satan was defeated, an everlasting victory was won,
So when I am thinking about Easter, and Your dying there for me,
Lord I'll remember You didn't hesitate, in giving Your life to set me free.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-20-11
That held my Savior to a cross, so I would not go to hell,
The sacrifice of innocent blood, to pay the price of sin,
Salvation bought, then offered, as a new place to begin,
To a lost and dying world, looking to religion to be saved,
Not knowing the one only true way, came through the life that Jesus gave,
Now in my mind's eye may I not stray, from the shadow of the cross,
For I realize it is the place, that rescued me from eternal loss,
And I can never say thank you enough Lord, for everything that You have done,
Satan was defeated, an everlasting victory was won,
So when I am thinking about Easter, and Your dying there for me,
Lord I'll remember You didn't hesitate, in giving Your life to set me free.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-20-11
Just For One
Are you the one the Shepherd left the ninety-nine to find?
For He is faithful in His seeking, and would not have one left behind,
And this Shepherd became a lamb, the final sacrifice for sin,
He truly is our only salvation, if we will just call on Him,
On His grace and mercy, He has never placed any restriction,
So may my loving Him, be my only addiction,
I have tried many things in life, and only received a temporary thrill,
But I've found there is no feeling, like being in the middle of God's will,
So may doing what Jesus wants me to do, become a habit for me,
For I want to live my life, showing what I truly believe,
I can never repay my Savior, for all that He has done,
And though He died for all, He would have done it just for one.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-20-11
For He is faithful in His seeking, and would not have one left behind,
And this Shepherd became a lamb, the final sacrifice for sin,
He truly is our only salvation, if we will just call on Him,
On His grace and mercy, He has never placed any restriction,
So may my loving Him, be my only addiction,
I have tried many things in life, and only received a temporary thrill,
But I've found there is no feeling, like being in the middle of God's will,
So may doing what Jesus wants me to do, become a habit for me,
For I want to live my life, showing what I truly believe,
I can never repay my Savior, for all that He has done,
And though He died for all, He would have done it just for one.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-20-11
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Getting Ready
As I look at the beauty of Your creation here, I know Heaven holds much more,
And even though I stretch my mind I still can't grasp, all that is in store,
I am sure that Heaven is so wonderful, nothing here compares,
There are no words to describe it, it's way beyond my knowing to share,
But I do know there's nothing here on earth, worth our taking there,
For when we get there everything will be new, even what we wear,
So we need to be ready for the time, when this place we leave,
And I hope our absence is the only thing, that our loved ones grieve,
For our eternity will be filled, with worshipping and praise,
And that will never cease, no matter how long our eternal days,
So I want to live my life so I'll be rewarded, for what I have done here,
But the hope of Heaven living with my Jesus, is a thought I will always hold dear.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-17-11
And even though I stretch my mind I still can't grasp, all that is in store,
I am sure that Heaven is so wonderful, nothing here compares,
There are no words to describe it, it's way beyond my knowing to share,
But I do know there's nothing here on earth, worth our taking there,
For when we get there everything will be new, even what we wear,
So we need to be ready for the time, when this place we leave,
And I hope our absence is the only thing, that our loved ones grieve,
For our eternity will be filled, with worshipping and praise,
And that will never cease, no matter how long our eternal days,
So I want to live my life so I'll be rewarded, for what I have done here,
But the hope of Heaven living with my Jesus, is a thought I will always hold dear.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-17-11
Walk the Walk
They say that talk is cheap and it is easy, to just talk the talk,
But I want to do more than talk the talk, I want to always walk the walk,
For it's more than getting all dressed up, and going to church on Sunday,
And it's more than giving an offering, and kneeling down to pray,
Because Jesus came to earth and for all, His life freely gave,
That not one should perish but have the opportunity, to be saved,
So in every step I step, every word I say, and every breath I take,
I will seek to stay within God's will, because there is so much at stake,
For any cross I bear will never be as heavy, as the one Jesus had to bear,
The salvation birthed by His sacrifice, is the message I will share,
So letting Him have control of my whole life, is not too much to give,
For everyone should be able to see my relationship with Him, in the life I live.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-17-11
But I want to do more than talk the talk, I want to always walk the walk,
For it's more than getting all dressed up, and going to church on Sunday,
And it's more than giving an offering, and kneeling down to pray,
Because Jesus came to earth and for all, His life freely gave,
That not one should perish but have the opportunity, to be saved,
So in every step I step, every word I say, and every breath I take,
I will seek to stay within God's will, because there is so much at stake,
For any cross I bear will never be as heavy, as the one Jesus had to bear,
The salvation birthed by His sacrifice, is the message I will share,
So letting Him have control of my whole life, is not too much to give,
For everyone should be able to see my relationship with Him, in the life I live.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-17-11
Thursday, April 14, 2011
The Place I Want to Stay
Though I am not promised tomorrow, I am thankful for today,
I've gotten used to this place called earth, but it is not where I will stay,
For Jesus has promised me a better place, since I've accepted Him,
And there is no better feeling, than knowing I'm forgiven for my sins,
Eternity is waiting for my arrival, I'll be living with Christ my King,
And when I get there I will have forever, to praise Him and to sing,
It will be so glorious and wonderful, to walk the streets of gold,
Even now it is great in knowing, He is security for my soul,
The hope and peace He gives me, overcomes my fears,
And my heart overflows with love, just knowing Jesus is near,
So I will always seek Him, and out of His presence never stray,
For the best place I can be, is within His will for me everyday.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-14-11
I've gotten used to this place called earth, but it is not where I will stay,
For Jesus has promised me a better place, since I've accepted Him,
And there is no better feeling, than knowing I'm forgiven for my sins,
Eternity is waiting for my arrival, I'll be living with Christ my King,
And when I get there I will have forever, to praise Him and to sing,
It will be so glorious and wonderful, to walk the streets of gold,
Even now it is great in knowing, He is security for my soul,
The hope and peace He gives me, overcomes my fears,
And my heart overflows with love, just knowing Jesus is near,
So I will always seek Him, and out of His presence never stray,
For the best place I can be, is within His will for me everyday.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-14-11
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Created
I realize more and more, that death and life are only a heartbeat away,
And as some are leaving this life, there are new ones born each day,
How precious are the saints Lord, who have pointed us to You,
Also precious are the babies, so beautiful and brand new,
I'm thankful for those who have shown me, that Your Word is real,
But I am also thankful in knowing, that You are creating still,
As the elders taught me Lord, about all that You have done,
The little ones show me how I should be, when to You I come,
Jesus in Your salvation, I am innocent and pure in Your eyes,
Oh Lord in my accepting it, the old person I was has died,
I will be ever grateful for those leaving, and those just getting a start,
But I will always be most thankful, for Your creating my new heart.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-13-11
And as some are leaving this life, there are new ones born each day,
How precious are the saints Lord, who have pointed us to You,
Also precious are the babies, so beautiful and brand new,
I'm thankful for those who have shown me, that Your Word is real,
But I am also thankful in knowing, that You are creating still,
As the elders taught me Lord, about all that You have done,
The little ones show me how I should be, when to You I come,
Jesus in Your salvation, I am innocent and pure in Your eyes,
Oh Lord in my accepting it, the old person I was has died,
I will be ever grateful for those leaving, and those just getting a start,
But I will always be most thankful, for Your creating my new heart.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-13-11
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
This is Temporary
As I walk through this earthly life, filled with all kinds of sin,
I have to focus on Jesus, and keep my eyes on Him,
For it is just a short step, to fall back to my past,
But I have chosen an eternity with Jesus, one that will always last,
Your presence is overwhelming, such a beautiful and wonderful feeling,
Lord I'm thankful You give salvation, and also for Your healing,
I don't understand how people survive, without calling out to You,
For You are always faithful, and Your promises are always true,
I pray You give me wisdom, and that in my faith I will stand,
So others come to know You Lord, and experience this glory oh so grand,
Lord I look forward to the day, when I'm not dwelling in this sinful flesh,
Knowing that I will be with You, yes I am truly blessed.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-12-11
I have to focus on Jesus, and keep my eyes on Him,
For it is just a short step, to fall back to my past,
But I have chosen an eternity with Jesus, one that will always last,
Your presence is overwhelming, such a beautiful and wonderful feeling,
Lord I'm thankful You give salvation, and also for Your healing,
I don't understand how people survive, without calling out to You,
For You are always faithful, and Your promises are always true,
I pray You give me wisdom, and that in my faith I will stand,
So others come to know You Lord, and experience this glory oh so grand,
Lord I look forward to the day, when I'm not dwelling in this sinful flesh,
Knowing that I will be with You, yes I am truly blessed.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-12-11
Sunday, April 10, 2011
By Your Word Lord
Lord just by a few simple words, You spoke this earth into existence,
And Lord You sought my heart, in spite of all of my resistance,
There was a time I seldom thought of You, this world pulled me away,
But when it became personal, Lord I turned back toward Your Way,
Now I am hiding Your Word in my heart, so I don't sin against You,
I am able to withstand Satan's fiery trials, because You protect me too,
I want to know all the special details, that Your will holds for me,
And I want to be in the center of it and each step plainly see,
For Your mercy, grace, favor, and blessings, I cannot repay,
Yet I can be thankful for them, every single time I pray,
In ever growing Your kingdom, Lord let me be a part,
And may I never forsake my quiet time, when I hear You speaking to my heart.
Randy "Pops" Stone. 04-10-11
And Lord You sought my heart, in spite of all of my resistance,
There was a time I seldom thought of You, this world pulled me away,
But when it became personal, Lord I turned back toward Your Way,
Now I am hiding Your Word in my heart, so I don't sin against You,
I am able to withstand Satan's fiery trials, because You protect me too,
I want to know all the special details, that Your will holds for me,
And I want to be in the center of it and each step plainly see,
For Your mercy, grace, favor, and blessings, I cannot repay,
Yet I can be thankful for them, every single time I pray,
In ever growing Your kingdom, Lord let me be a part,
And may I never forsake my quiet time, when I hear You speaking to my heart.
Randy "Pops" Stone. 04-10-11
I Choose Jesus
Lord I am only human, and I know You give me a choice,
So it is You I choose, and to listen to Your voice,
For it is so easy to lose my way, if I don't follow Your direction,
That is why I want my life, to mirror Your reflection,
For I want to absorb, all Your Word says to me,
Because I want to become, all You want me to be,
This human life is so short, that is why I want to prepare,
For an eternity with You Lord, I'm thankful for how much You care,
So fill me with Your Spirit Lord, and point me toward Your will,
Because it is with Your love, that I want my heart's well to fill,
Now I am grateful for my salvation, and everything You've done,
And as to my Lord and Savior, You are my chosen one.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-10-11
So it is You I choose, and to listen to Your voice,
For it is so easy to lose my way, if I don't follow Your direction,
That is why I want my life, to mirror Your reflection,
For I want to absorb, all Your Word says to me,
Because I want to become, all You want me to be,
This human life is so short, that is why I want to prepare,
For an eternity with You Lord, I'm thankful for how much You care,
So fill me with Your Spirit Lord, and point me toward Your will,
Because it is with Your love, that I want my heart's well to fill,
Now I am grateful for my salvation, and everything You've done,
And as to my Lord and Savior, You are my chosen one.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-10-11
Friday, April 8, 2011
True Sanity
Lord as I deal with this life, in a world full of confusion,
I ever look to You Lord, You are my Heavenly resolution,
For surviving here on earth, doesn't get any easier,
So I always look to You Lord, no matter what may occur,
I have come to the realization, that the only right answers come from You,
That is why I want You to control, everything I say and do ,
For only death awaits me, if I walk into the night,
So I choose to live my life, guided by Your glorious light,
And ever seeking Your will, is my constant goal,
Because You Lord are the guardian, of my one and only precious soul,
Now within Your presence, I find peace and keep my sanity,
And the salvation I have found in You, is my hope for eternity.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-08-11
I ever look to You Lord, You are my Heavenly resolution,
For surviving here on earth, doesn't get any easier,
So I always look to You Lord, no matter what may occur,
I have come to the realization, that the only right answers come from You,
That is why I want You to control, everything I say and do ,
For only death awaits me, if I walk into the night,
So I choose to live my life, guided by Your glorious light,
And ever seeking Your will, is my constant goal,
Because You Lord are the guardian, of my one and only precious soul,
Now within Your presence, I find peace and keep my sanity,
And the salvation I have found in You, is my hope for eternity.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-08-11
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
He Redeemed Me
Lord what is that shadow I just saw, out of the corner of my eye?
Is that an angel guarding me, hovering nearby?
For Lord I know that at all times, You are protecting me,
From the many evils in this world, even those I cannot see,
And I can survive on this earth, in Your peace and without fear,
Because I know in any situation, when I call out You will hear,
I know this body I now have, is just a temporary one,
And in Heaven everything will be new, because of all You've done,
Hallelujah for My salvation, gained by my accepting You,
As my Lord and Savior, where Your blood fell true love grew,
And I will never turn back, to where my life had been,
For Jesus You paid too great a price, to redeem me from my sin.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-06-11
Is that an angel guarding me, hovering nearby?
For Lord I know that at all times, You are protecting me,
From the many evils in this world, even those I cannot see,
And I can survive on this earth, in Your peace and without fear,
Because I know in any situation, when I call out You will hear,
I know this body I now have, is just a temporary one,
And in Heaven everything will be new, because of all You've done,
Hallelujah for My salvation, gained by my accepting You,
As my Lord and Savior, where Your blood fell true love grew,
And I will never turn back, to where my life had been,
For Jesus You paid too great a price, to redeem me from my sin.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-06-11
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Old Glory Is Still Waving
How wonderful it is, to live in the land of liberty,
Where we are not oppressed as we worship, for we are truly free,
For I can not imagine, dying for what I have come to believe,
In other places they face this every day, such cruel punishment they receive,
So how can I not be thankful, for this land in which I'm living?
And how can I not remember, those by whom the ultimate sacrifice was given?
Yet as we stand against our enemies, we need to fight the evil within,
America needs to fall down on our knees, and repent from all our sins,
For Satan never rests, he seeks our failing every single day,
That is why we need to depend on God, and always to Him pray,
So I will be ever grateful, for this land of the free and of the brave,
And I will raise my hands to praise God, every time I see Old Glory wave.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-03-11
Where we are not oppressed as we worship, for we are truly free,
For I can not imagine, dying for what I have come to believe,
In other places they face this every day, such cruel punishment they receive,
So how can I not be thankful, for this land in which I'm living?
And how can I not remember, those by whom the ultimate sacrifice was given?
Yet as we stand against our enemies, we need to fight the evil within,
America needs to fall down on our knees, and repent from all our sins,
For Satan never rests, he seeks our failing every single day,
That is why we need to depend on God, and always to Him pray,
So I will be ever grateful, for this land of the free and of the brave,
And I will raise my hands to praise God, every time I see Old Glory wave.
Randy "Pops" Stone 04-03-11
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