Joy in Jesus

Before I came to know You Lord, I searched everywhere for a little joy,
But after I came to know the truth, I found they were all just evil ploys,
That Satan wanted to bind me totally, mind, body, and soul,
And I'm sure the devil was satisfied, with anything he could control,
Even now as a believer, I know that he is hanging around,
That he won't leave me alone, even with this strong faith I have found,
But I have chosen the righteous Way, not the one offered by the deceiver,
For I have given my life totally to Jesus, I'm a born again believer,
And I will only worship and praise, my Lord God alone,
Any thoughts of returning to my old ways, they are all long gone,
For in my accepting Jesus as Savior, my life is now brand new,
And the joy I had sought in worldly things, Lord I have truly found in You.
Randy "Pops" Stone 08-30-11

The Thief

The thief came today to visit me, just like he does again and again,
And as always he tries anything, just to get me to sin,
As he really wants to distract me, so a part of my soul he can steal,
But just as so many times before, he forgets my faith is real,
That the life that I live now, is not the way I used to be,
For now I believe in a Savior, who from sin's bondage has set me free,
See the thief, who is the devil, is a fallen angel from above,
Who evidently wanted more, than the blessings found in God's love,
Now be on guard so that the devil, isn't able to steal any small part,
Of your life, but that's no problem, if you give Jesus your whole heart,
For with my thoughts on higher things, there is no room for sin,
And today that old sorry thief, the devil, is being disappointed again.
Randy "Pops" Stone 08-28-11

The Whole

Lord in my living for You, may it be with the whole and not a part,
I would not hold back anything, but give You all my heart,
For You do not want me to be lukewarm, but either hot or cold,
My life is so much easier Lord, when I let You have total control,
And though I have weak moments, my faith is totally in You,
I realize my eternal future, is secured by my believing in You too,
For my help comes from You Lord, creator of Heaven and earth,
And You made plans for me, even before I experienced birth,
I know Lord You do not slumber, and neither do You sleep,
You are ever with me, on mountain high, in valley deep,
That is why I will not hold back any part, but will give You the whole,
For You Lord truly love me, and You Lord saved my soul.
Randy "Pops" Stone 08-27-11

Single and Pure

Lord may my mind be single and pure, free from all the worldly clutter,
So I can be in Your will and way, not fall into the proverbial gutter,
To help me just survive day by day, may my thoughts only be of You,
For Lord You are the only truth, as sure as the sky is blue,
The beauty all around me, reminds me of all my creator has made,
And I love Him with a passion, and that love will never fade,
But my love it is like nothing, compared with the love He has for me,
For that love sent my Lord to a cross, where He died to set me free,
The beginning of a plan, that has changed me eternally,
When I accepted Him as my Savior, when I first said I believe,
But I know the devil will still trouble me, of this I am very sure,
So for me to be able to resist him, Lord may my mind be single and pure.
Randy "Pops" Stone 08-24-11

Example

Lord as You open my eyes to the truth, also open my ears,
So that every time You speak to me, I will also hear,
I want my life to follow, just the directions that You give,
For I have found that within Your Way, is the best way I can live,
By my living for You, maybe someone will want to change their life too,
Maybe they to will want to find, the salvation only found in You,
For very few ever pick up the Bible, it's not something that they read,
That leaves it up to us Christians, to plant salvation's seed,
So what kind of an example, do unbelievers see?
When they watch our living, can they tell we have been set free?
So use me Lord in everything, that I say and do,
For I want only to do Your will, and point the lost ones to You.
Randy "Pops" Stone 08-17-11

To Share His Love

Lord I pray that I convey Your love, in everything I say and do,
For even if I think of real love, Lord I am experiencing You,
Jesus You showed us the greatest love, on a cross at Calvary,
You would have died there without hesitation, if only just for me,
And there Your plan for salvation, truly experienced birth,
So there is a way to eternal life, for everyone on earth,
Our eternity is determined, by the path that we all choose,
I pray that all make the right choice, for no one likes to lose,
And You Lord make the truth plain as day, so there is no guessing,
Hell is real, but may you believe, and receive your Heavenly blessing,
I hope my living conveys the message, that I keep my eyes on things above,
And that you can feel God's presence, as I share His love.
Randy "Pops" Stone 08-14-11

In Jesus' Name

Every day I realize the truth, there is no profit in earthly gain,
But in the spiritual I've found, God blesses us all the same,
And really He gives me more, than I will ever need,
For His mercy and His grace, truly overwhelms me indeed,
His peace and every hope I have, I find by living in His will,
Even in a weak moment of temptation, I find He loves me still,
Now I will never ever be perfect, as long as I am a human being,
But I know I can live without sin, in the eternity I am seeing,
An eternity with my Savior, who is always by my side,
Knowing today and through a million tomorrows, in His presence I will abide,
So I will not place my trust in anything, of this world I may gain,
But I will trust my everything, to living my life in Jesus' name.
Randy "Pops" Stone 08-10-11

No Limit

There is no limit on God's love, there is no end to God's power,
And we can expect an outpouring of them, at any place, at any hour,
God's presence is eternal, and will never fade away,
We need to realize He is ever with us, not just on certain days,
His blessings just keep coming, giving me a double dose,
And I will daily express my thanks, to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
I have no need to worry, about anything at all,
Because Jesus is beside me, and He will not let me fall,
For the devil likes nothing better, than to fill my life with stress,
But I will not be tempted, but will allow my Lord to bless,
I will follow His Way to become, all He wants me to be,
And I will give all my praise to Him, for He means everything to me.
Randy "Pops" Stone 08-09-11

Only One Savior

Lord this cup of faith You've given me, never will be empty,
For the rivers of living water filling it, hold more than all of this world's seas,
That river runs eternally, from the beginning until forever,
Our relationship created through its flowing, the devil can never sever,
Now I am filled with Your love Lord, a greater love than any,
And the blessings You give to me, when I count them they are so many,
The bountifulness of life lived in You, prompts my heart to want to give,
To share so others know, this is the life all need to live,
For a life spent chasing worldly things, is on a road to hell,
But how will the lost ones ever know the truth, if we never tell,
That You Lord are the only Savior, they need to receive,
To obtain a Heavenly eternity, one only needs to believe.
Randy "Pops" Stone 08-07-11