Knowing my Role

Standing on a snow white beach, looking out across the mighty waves,

In my mind I am storing this scene, a wonderful memory to save,

I'm so thankful I can see and feel, smell, and also hear,

For all my senses tell me Lord, that You are very near,

There's something about being on a beach, all thoughts of my troubles cease,

And I am totally consumed, by an amazing, beautiful peace,

Lord it's like You have washed me out, just totally cleansed my mind,

I open my eyes and look around, and a little part of Heaven I find,

And even though me and this beach, were a thousand miles apart,

I will think about it every day, it holds a special place in my heart,

So my soul is warmed Lord and I seek Your will, for I want to know my role,

And as I stand within the power of Your creation, I know You are in control.

Randy "Pops" Stone 07-29-12

Staying and Praying

What a wakeup call, getting up early just to pray,

Then reading in the scriptures, seeking guidance for the day,

Becoming single minded, with Jesus on my mind,

Makes it easier to survive, throughout the daily grind,

For this world wants you to do things fast, always in a hurry,

And expectations are ever too high, filling all our lives with worry,

But in my relying on Jesus, I find all His truths and promises are true,

And in my believing He cares for birds and flowers, He must care for me too,

For in my past life filled with sinning, I now see my heart was hard and cold,

But Jesus made me brand new, He is the Savior of my soul,

So no matter what may threaten me, in His Way I am forever staying,

And if I were to stay up all night, I will rejoice in my praying.

Randy "Pops" Stone 07-22-12

Birthed American

What joy we find in singing, this land is your land, this land is my land,

But as any tyranny seeks to change that, we will ever against it stand,

For it is not without a price, that our country is free,

And I am thankful every day, for the lives given so this could be,

The ultimate sacrifice not wasted, so Old Glory can still fly,

May we also remember their families, who still miss them and still cry,

Standing with pride singing our national anthem, with my hand across my heart,

Thankful to be birthed an American, instilled in me from the start,

For God truly has blessed us all, we have an abundance of everything,

Now with faithful diligence and watchfulness, of liberty I sing,

I honor those who laid out freedom's foundation, may God our heritage save,

As we will forever be the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

Randy "Pops" Stone 07-22-12

Consistently

I will seek You Lord, and I will seek You diligently,

For to please and satisfy You, is how I want my life to be,

For I believe with all my heart, that You truly exist,

Living in Your will is so much more, than finishing everything on my bucket list,

For You are the great rewarder, of this faith that I possess,

And I know by my following You, that You my faithfulness will bless,

With You Lord the impossible, can change into realities,

The lame will walk, the deaf will hear, and the blind will see,

And most of all those bound in sin, can finally be free,

So I don't want to live my life for You, when it is convenient for me,

But Lord may I live every day for You, and live it consistently.

Randy "Pops" Stone 07-15-12

New Birth

I take in all this awesomeness, as I walk on the sun burned sand,

Soaking in the greatness, as the waves are stirred by God's strong hand,

I love just sitting on a beach, God's presence I can feel,

Looking at something that seems to have no end, I know that He is real,

And existing in His beautiful creation, how could I ever doubt?

That He is the maker of everything, so I seek what He is all about,

Knowing if He can make all this and more, beyond what my eyes can see,

He can touch this simple man, and change the heart in me,

So it was just a small step to believe, now He is my Savior and more,

And I never feel closer to Him, than when walking on a sandy shore,

So I am thankful for this little bit of Heaven, I can experience here on earth,

But it is nowhere near how grateful I am, for my wonderful new birth.

Randy "Pops" Stone 07-15-12

Determined

It is easy to get distracted, as we travel down this life's road,

And it's easy to get burdened, as we carry this life's load,

For the devil will do anything, to make us fail and sin,

To get us to think back to our past, the way our life had been,

And I personally disappoint myself often, forgetting I am set apart,

Giving in to the thoughts in my mind, not following my heart,

So I have to be aware constantly, never giving in,

To the things that this world has to offer, for most of it is sin,

Looking only to the good things, blessed by God above,

Realizing there is no better place to be, than walking in God's love,

Waking each morning being thankful, for another day,

Determined to let God lead me, in the narrow way.

Randy "Pops" Stone 07-11-12

Drawn to You

Lord when I think of You, my heart is drawn to Yours,

For I know whatever my problem is, Lord You are the cure,

And I will not miss the salvation created, when You hung on that tree,

Knowing now that even then, You were thinking about me,

And I need to let You control, all that You want me to do,

For it is not a matter of convenience, the things that concern You,

I did not get saved by my passing, any kind of test,

Lord You offered it freely, and You only give the best,

This glorious hope for my eternity, I have humbly received,

And all I did to accept it, is Lord in You believe,

At the mention of Your name Lord, I will always my hands raise,

Because forever is not long enough, to give You Lord all my praise.

Randy "Pops" Stone 07-08-12

Soon

It seems I was just talking with you, then all at once you were gone,

Yet I believe God controls the timing, when He calls a loved one home,

And when I think about the memories, we made all along life's way,

Let's me know I will remember the good times, every single day,

For you were a wonderful blessing, throughout the good and bad,

I'm happy your hurting is over, but your absence makes me sad,

Thanks for sharing your life with me, you will always be a part,

Of the rest of my human being, you hold a special place in my heart,

You will never be forgotten, and my love for you lives still,

Even from your new home in Heaven, always know how I feel,

Just as the day holds the sun, and the night the stars and moon,

I know I'll see you again, and in God's timing it will be soon.

Randy "Pops" Stone 07-08-12