Thankful

I just paused to think about, this great nation where I live,

And the many lives lost, who gave all they had to give,

For whom always without fail, stood and still stand for me in the gap,

Their heroics touch my heart, and I just want to stand and clap,

Applauding them for their sacrifice, for their being so brave,

That they would not hold back anything, for my freedom to save,

And I think about Daddy, and his being a POW back in World War II,

So many stories never written, about the many faithful and true,

May I appreciate more all that they do, leaving home and family,

For someone that most don’t even know, that is you and me,

Lord protect them and bring them all home safe, is what I always pray,

And may I be thankful and remember them, more than just on Memorial Day.

Randy “Pops” Stone 05-24-13

Watching Over Me

Lord how comforting it is to know, that You are watching over me,

That you have very special plans for me, from now through eternity,

And I only need to seek Your will, and then I will surely know,

That there is only one path I need to travel, only one Way I need to go,

For you cared so much for me, that You hung on Calvary’s tree,

So that from the bondage of my sins, I truly could be set free,

From the oppression of the devil, I have a source to overcome,

All that he may tempt me with, in You Lord the victory is won,

As You are faithful and true, may I be faithful too,

For I have found that life is nothing, if I’m not living it for You,

So in my earthly journey, I will strive to be all You want me to be,

Thank You for giving me peace and hope, as You watch over me.

Randy “Pops” Stone 05-24-13

You Are Truly Amazing

Lord may I take just a little time, to pause in humble meditation,

Realizing all the beauty there is around me, in Your beautiful earthly creation,

Knowing that this is only a small part of it, that is now filling my eyes,

Remembering that You care even for a sparrow, as I watch it fly,

Amazed that everything living here, is constantly growing,

Making me want all the more, Your will to be knowing,

Feeling Your presence as I walk outside, in a gentle rain,

Thankful that Heaven lies in waiting, so much more than earthly gain,

Also thankful for the salvation I’ve received from You, never will I be the same,

Becoming a new person by answering, when You called my name,

For you bring everything into being by Your speaking, to You my prayers I raise,

Knowing You are faithful and true, I will give You all my praise.

Randy “Pops” Stone 05-21-13

Never Condemned

For those of us who have been gloriously saved, there is now no condemnation,

Yet the devil wants to make us forget, that we are made righteous by our Savior’s salvation,

And we will eternally hold the victory, over sin, hell, and the grave,

For our Creator gave us this dominion, and He is mighty to save,

But the ruler of the night, continues to bombard our living with his lying,

He would be so pleased, if we just sat around all day feeling sick and crying,

So we need to always keep our eyes on Jesus, and the good things from above,

Remembering that in all our being human, God never removes His love,

I’m thankful that He only wants the best for me, and that He will not condemn,

Forgiving and forgetting my past, where my life had once been,

His giving me the knowledge of His will, what He wants me to be,

Makes me more than eternally grateful, for all He has done for me.

Randy “Pops” Stone 05-19-13