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JESUS SAVES

JESUS SAVES

Are you annoyed with bill boards?

Ones with ad’s, info, and awards?

You see them along most freeways.

In lots of other places these days.

Remember the Burma Shave signs?

They had funny 4 sign rhymes.

Burma Shave was on the 5^th sign.

Something to keep you alert.

Watching for them was a little quirk.

Maybe you’ve seen on the side of a rock.

A hand painted message on that spot.

A two word message; JESUS SAVES.

You could see it on a cliff or in a cave.

Have you really thought what it meant?

He saves anyone & everyone.

If He be lifted up, they will come.

The choice is totally yours.

Do you feel it in your core?

Something saying things aren’t right.

Something must be better than this life.

Jesus is the light and the way.

Truly, He is the only way.

Jesus loves the good and the bad.

if you reject Him, it is sad.

You have no excuse for not being saved.

Sure, Satan will want you to be swayed.

He will do all to trip you up.

Yet, you have free choice, no matter what.

It can’t be easier than the 2 word message.

JESUS SAVES!! There is no guessing.

If you need to know more, study the Bible.

All of a sudden, you just might libel

to be able to understand why.

JESUS SAVES, with tears in His eyes.—R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Thinking Again Out Loud

Thinking Again Out loud

I am sitting here thinking again.

About what I’ve done & where I’ve been.

If I had it all to do over again.

Would I do the same things then?

I know all I’ve said and done.

Asked for forgiveness when under sin’s thumb.

Yet, I wonder, if I had done things differently.

Taken a different job. Gone another way vigorously.

Gone with this girl instead of the other.

Been more caring & loving to my mother.

Thoughts that have little meaning.

Unless they affect your current leaning.

I am where I am because of my own choices.

They could have been different. Followed other voices.

But, I am who I am & I have to live with it.

Taken as a whole, I can learn & have a better fit.

Improve my self image for the better of all.

Even though I’ve answered the beckoned call.

There is much in life to understand.

It all is part of becoming a man.

Who you are reflects on how you will be remembered.

May people get a blessing, besides my defenders.

I feel my place is to try to be helpful.

Help others to understand themselves fully.

If not, to at least, bestow some care & comfort

No one needs to feel alone or shunned first.

All are sons and daughters of God.

Whether alive, or under the sod.

I want all to raise to everlasting life.

But, the choice is yours. Take it in stride.

——————————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

A Way Out

A Way Out

I’m going down. Buried deep in thought.

I keep thinking; ‘What have we wrought?’

What does man think he is doing?

All the fighting, killing, and undoing.

As we sink deeper into the cesspool of life.

Do we ever think about the pain and strife?

Have we ever thought; ‘There has to be a better way.’

Do we ever have doubts at the end of each day?

Man is stubborn, arrogant, spiteful, and mean.

As a race we lack a lot, or so it would seem.

The whole thing just doesn’t make sense.

For man’s behavior, I have no defense.

The only answer that even comes close.

It’s in the Bible, so none can boast.

This earth and it’s race is cursed with sin.

We are ruled by powers that work from within.

Is there evil? If yes, then there is good.

Are we ever on the side that we should?

We are only pones in a universal game.

One between Satan and God so one can claim.

I was right all along. Stay with me where you belong.

We don’t have a lot to say about how to choose.

We have ‘free will’, but if we choose wrong, we lose.

We need the knowledge of what is really going on.

Without this, we can never be strong.

What are the rules to this universal game?

If we know, would we play our part the same?

Most likely not, or so the Bible says.

Yet, most will still chose wrong. Why? I guess

it is due to a lifetime of conditioning by sin.

But, choosing right is the only way to win.

Choosing wrong will put an end to it all.

Everyone will remember the fall.

But, if you chose wrong you are gone.

You won’t care if the world goes on.

All thought has ended for you.

Those who chose right will continue to

praise God for saving them for eternity.

The whole universe will benefit, you see.

Sin will never raise again. We can be assured.

Do your part and follow The Word.

————————————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

The Miracle

The Miracle

A miracle happened for me a few years ago.

I have been blessed since, I want you to know.

The miracle was the birth of my first child.

Not an easy thing because it took awhile.

He was a large baby and labor was long.

I wanted it over & my wife just wanted it gone.

She wanted the baby, she just wanted labor to end.

After 3 days, she was becoming unhinged.

Then, finally, the moment arrived.

I was there, watching with pride.

Then, to my greatest surprise.

I was looking at the little guy.

He looked exactly like me.

I couldn’t believe what I could see.

It was the greatest blessing there could be.

To know I procreated a minnie me.

He turned out to be my pride and joy.

Extremely smart and real coy.

He has since grown into a man.

I am still proud and say it whenever I can.

He excels in every way I did not.

A chip off the old block, or just a knot.

He is someone who would make any father proud.

I love him and will yell it out loud.

What greater miracle could there be?

To procreate a minnie me.

Then have him turn out better than me.

Only one miracle is better than this.

When God gave his Son, He would miss,

for someone as wretched as me.

No greater love could there possibly be.

———————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Remembering Back

Remembering Back

I have a fast car and I can go far.

I’ll pick you up right where you are.

We can cross the bridge into the city.

Did I mention, you’re looking pretty?

When we get there we’ll have some fun.

Some call it mischief, but were still young.

We’ll do a little cruising around.

See what’s happening all over town.

It’s a sports car, but there’s room for 3.

Because you’re sitting right next to me.

I’m looking good with my girl by my side.

I drive around glowing with pride.

Soon, we see some others we know.

We all decide to go to a show.

It’s a horror flick, the scary kind.

Everyone knows my girl is mine.

She is cuddled up real tight to me.

She hides her head so she won’t see

the real scary scenes of the movie.

I just think it is all so groovy.

After the show we are driving around.

Somehow, we end up on the far side of town.

We know we are not welcome there.

We get out of there fast, wind in our hair.

Soon, we are safe and she snuggles close.

These are the moments I love the most.

It is true, we are only young once, so

I cherish every second, I’m not one to boast.

Yet, I know I am the luckiest person around.

To have a girl like you, I have found.

You build me up & never let me down.

When you’re around I don’t feel like a clown.

You are prettier than sunset over the sea.

You bring out the very best in me.

I’m so pumped when I’m around you.

Sometimes, I don’t know what to do.

I find a love song on the radio.

I tell you the words say it so

perfectly how I feel about you.

You just smile & do what you do.

These are the greatest times of my life.

When I’m older I might have a wife.

I may have a love that will be superb.

But, our first love, always, is a special word.

—————————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

A Search For Answers

A Search For Answers

Time marches on like it always does.

Should I take another shot at the dove?

Years of wasted time has rolled by.

Answers don’t come, no matter how I try.

This emotional roller coaster of life.

It has a lot of pain and strife.

There are dead ends & wrong way turns.

But,—- for whoever it concerns.

I have yet to give up this fight.

The answer is there. I will find it in this life.

What answer am I searching for?

The answer to life and much, much more.

Why are we here? Where are we going?

It is a bummer going on & never knowing.

Emotions seem to get in the way.

A real hindrance at times, I must say.

Setting love, romance, & happiness aside.

What is left except a man’s pride?

They say I march to a different drum.

But, marching alone is not much fun.

Still I searched on, looking for answers.

Along the way, I even fought Cancer.

I was told: The answers are here.

If the words of the Bible are made clear.

The way for this is to pray for guidance.

The Holy Spirit will then sort out the lies hence.

Soon, all will become clear.

The path to TRUTH is clearly marked here.

I must accept it on faith alone.

But, it is The Way, I’ve been shown.

Following this path in faith I’ve found

all answers are true and sound.

My life’s dream has been fulfilled.

I have my answers and I am thrilled.

If you have wondered the same things too.

Search no further. The Bible is for you.

Pray for guidance & faith, first.

Then, the answers will come in bursts.

It will almost be overwhelming.

All will fall into place, I’m telling.

You will be a new person for your effort.

You will no longer feel fettered.

You and God will become one.

You will know what you’ve become.

————————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

The ‘American Dream’

The ‘American Dream’

I am trapped inside an ‘American Dream’.

There is no end to this,— it seems.

Lead the good life the ‘American’ way.

A chicken in every pot. The freedom to pray.

It has all gone up in smoke.

Basically, a pipe dream. A real joke.

You can wish & pray & work till you’re blue.

There is no ‘free meal’ coming to you.

Only, if you are an illegal alien on welfare.

Then, there may be something there.

Provided to you by those who are working hard.

Still hoping their ‘American Dream’ isn’t marred.

Now, their Social Security is no longer a right.

It is a privilege, provided by a government of spite.

The ‘American Dream’ is dead and gone.

Where in the hell did we go wrong?

Was it no longer being a country ‘under God’?

Remember,—- He rules with an iron rod.

Maybe it was the new attitude of “let the rich pay for it.’

Wall Street marches to back their belief in this s—t.

If the world owes you a living, you must be a grasshopper.

The ant is the one who works hard , ain’t that a stopper.

If enough people miss the ‘American Dream’.

Maybe they will raise up as one and let off steam.

Let it be known they don’t like the way things are.

They should be taking the country back. Raising the bar.

Start proving that the ‘moral majority’ is NOT neither.

It is what most citizens will fight for without a breather.

Show that Democratic Yankee know how is not imperialism.

It is the way things should be, though it seems few will listen.

BRING BACK THE ‘AMERICAN DREAM’!!, is the marching song.

Hopefully, this country will be great again, before too long.

——————————————————————–R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

True Friends

True Friends

I have two friends

who love one another.

Although, they love the Lord

even more than each other.

I have known him

since first grade in school.

I have known her

for a number of years too.

I was happy when they

married over 8 years ago.

The Lord’s been with them

for three years, or so.

They have two children.

A daughter and a son.

Now, they are planning

to adopt a little one.

They’re a musical family.

They sing for the Lord.

They sing in church, on TV,

whatever their accord.

They are great gospel workers,

these friends of mine.

With Bible lessons and singing,

they’re busy all the time.

God bless and protect

these friends that I love.

These friends that I treasure

and often think of.

God, please help them

in whatever they do.

For, if it wasn’t for them

I’d have never found you.—————–R. W. Johnson—–(1994)

Ode To Terry

Ode To Terry

Its been a long, long time.

Ya know its long been on my mind.

To find a way to have you understand.

The way I feel about you.

And just how much I love you.

To talk and tell you what I’ve found

when there’s no one else around.

Its long been a dream of mine.

Ya know, if I only had the time

to share with you all I see and do.

If I can find the time to get away.

So we can have the time to play.

So that we can be together.

No matter what the weather.

You see, I’d like to share my life with you.

To be the closest friend to you.

To share my deepest feelings with.

I’ll always want to have you there.

To show you always how much I care.

To be there for you to lean on.

During times when you feel put upon.

I’ve always wanted to be the one

you’d turn to when times are looking bum.

To give you all the love and comfort you need.

To supply a shoulder when times are sad.

And give a hug when times are glad.

I want to lift your heart and make it soar.

All for your love and nothing more.——————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)

Change Time

Change Time

It’s getting late.

Almost out of time.

The end of the year

is next in line.

Will the New Year

bring about a change?

Will there be an end

to hunger and pain?

Will people start to see

It’s time for a change.

Without that happening

there can be no gain.

It will be the same old crap.

Not much to hope for.

Time to shape up.

Or, walk out that door.

You can step into tomorrow.

You can end it all.

Nothing gained from that.

It is a way to stall.

There is change coming.

It should start from within.

Read the Bible, maybe

then, the change will begin.

Time is almost at an end.

Time to get off the fence.

Decision time is here.

It is the way it was meant.

You can’t change the past.

Only the future can benefit.

The decision is yours.

It’s your only way to win with it.————–R. W. Johnson—–(2014)