EYES OF MY HEART

EYES OF MY HEART

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Help me Lord to see the things that I should surely see,

The wonders of your Word and not selfishly on me.

Uncover the sin and doubt that mar the window of my heart,

Remove the passions of my soul that are within tearing me apart.

Renew the filter of my eyes, my mind so vast but weak,

May my cravings be pure for the things that I seek.

My eyes are daily tempted by facades created by man,

Keep me close to thee, a follower of your plan.

Be thou my guide, the Creator of my vision,

Stable in all my ways, uncompromised by division.

Lord, take the reins of my heart that I might humbly be,

A vessel that is pure and sanctified to thee.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

This is just a quick note to wish all those who read and visit my blog a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! There are more posts to come. Take care and God bless!

WHISPER PEACE TO ME

WHISPER PEACE TO ME

By: Tyararr J. Jones

In the confusion of the day when your face is hard to see,

Lord draw me close and whisper peace to me.

As this battle rages on, deep inside of me,

Remind me daily of that victory when you conquered sin at Calvary.

Reflection of myself and the true ponderings of my heart,

O God may I daily seek to make you a valuable part.

Sin's song beckons me with intentions of wicked plea,

O Lamb of God, whisper peace to me.

Make my efforts pure for the good I seek to do,

May I love you more and daily strive for you.

Tune my ears to long for the song of your pleasant voice,

Seeking to be obedient, today and in every choice.

Silence these drums of storm that seek to cloud my sense of delight,

Forever driven by your Hand and the giver of my might.

O the love that binds my heart and soul to thee,

I am listening Lord, whisper peace to me.

OASIS OF FELLOWSHIP

OASIS OF FELLOWSHIP

By: Tyararr J. Jones

O this present day in precious solitude I dwell,

Quiet ponderings of my heart, O so hard to others tell.

Though surrounded by others, this path at times seems bare,

Longing for true fellowship and the presence for those who care.

The true intentions of those I know; do I truly comprehend?

Will they be faithful companions until I reach my journey's end?

Temporary conversation that quickly passes by,

Longing for eternal fellowship with my God who reigns on high.

When the path seems deserted and common ground is hard to find,

It is God who lights my steps and gives me peace of mind.

Nuances Of Hope In A Lost And Needy World

Nuances Of Hope In A

Lost And Needy World

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Heartache.hurricanes.starvation.searching.God is.floods.loss of poessession.

Crime.abuse.loss of a mate.lack of peace.Grace.depression.contemplation.

live for.purpose.birth.lust of the flesh.Him.shackled.wandering.shipwrecekd.

Newborn baby.attachment.focus.fire of the tongue.confinement.broken music.

out of tune.greed.stealing.change.questions of mercy.depravity of man.lust of the eyes.

His Grace.ashamed.call of desperation.temptation.sacrifce.disobedience.my way is now.

Ambush.broken.no remorse.willing.death.is Sufficient.poverty.life's song.listen.

Investigation.lack of effort.lost.controlled by want.let Him.desire.unkind.apathy.

in your.facade.tears of agony.boastful.bitterness.life.wanting of answers.typhoon.

Desert.profanity.unspoken.addictive.storms of life.Great.hurting.seeking truth.unrestrained.

is.begging.out of tune.earthquake.symphony.His faithfulness.cancer.AIDS.

Alcohol.forgetfulness.fleshly attire.sensual.desensitized to sin.looking for.Look.

drunk.high on everything except for life.tropical storm.devastation.toward.

mediocre.quality of life.covet.sin.ridicule.the Cross.thirsty.craving.ignorance.

manipulation.admiration.empathy.give.glamour.old.shallow.your.judgment.

thought.blindness.reflection.impatient.all to.backbiting.selfishness.shy.

God and.adapt.pain.assignment.success.expectation.ridicule.advancement.

God alone.confused.needy.alone.renovation.volcano.His.passion.restoration.

symphony.compact.rugged.unconceivable.weak.unstable.doubleminded.

of life.understanding.lack of discernment.notes.rebellion.mocking.scorching heat.

giving up.giving in.getting out.plays the tune.faithfulness.grudge.giants.new.

that our hearts.longing.exposed.want.shelter.rock.steady.sickness.fear.winning.

leadership.composure.discipline.must seek.circumspect.practice.resistance.rain.

and play.self-centered.stingy.reckless.genocide.What.conversation.participation.

moments.complaining.tune is.consider.serve.flee.release.your life.hope.answers.

respect.playing?.realization.effort. poetic.despised.Your own.description.examination.

Time.losing.eternity.or God's.

THE CHANGE

THE CHANGE

By: Tyararr J. Jones

From setting sun to passing day I again glance at my reflection,

Pondering at my choices that have been a part of my selection.

Shaping, molding, and stretching, meet me each day with painted grin,

Reminding me of past trials and the places I have been.

From settled dust to breath of life, created to follow His plan,

Looking beyond my accomplishments to see that I am just a man.

Numerous steps along this journey and people God has placed,

Guiding me along through the many obstacles that I have humbly faced.

Resting in my Potter's hands that daily place me on the table,

Pushing me beyond the limits of which I think that I am able.

The pain in this effort though at times is hard to bare,

Comforted by the thought that I am in my Saviour's care.

Changing, though the same, in my pursuit for what is good,

Striving daily to live right and do the things I should.

This shell which I indwell is decaying each day that I exist,

My heart enduring the change, seeking the Lord I daily persist.

Appreciating the restrain of which I daily endure,

Grasping for the change as God continues to make me pure.

LIFE'S REFLECTION

LIFE'S REFLECTION

By: Tyararr J. Jones

The pool of water is still as I kneel to take a glance,

Hesitant to what I might see and the probability of chance.

The waters are quickly stirred revealing the steps of my past,

I quickly turn away hoping those ripples do not last.

Slowly I begin to stand so I may briefly take another look,

Unveiled before me is my life as if an open book.

I spoke to the pool, begging it to stop this interjection,

It responded with boldness that this was my life's reflection.

Why should I fear what is a reflection of my present self,

The revealing of choices I have placed on life's shelf?

A pool's mirror does not lie but reveals what is true,

The person that you are and the things that you do.

Consequence greets me hand in hand with a painted grin,

I respond that I am not the boy that I was way back then.

May I be transparent and free to clearly show,

I am a diligent pursuer of wisdom and the things I do not know.

From past to present, to future to day,

May I be true to follow through with who I am and what I say.

An Encouragement to My Readers

An Encouragement to My Readers

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Greetings Readers and Friends,

Just want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very pleasant day in the Lord. I hope and pray this post finds you all doing well and walking faithfully with our Lord on this journey that we trod. I would like to thank those who visit my blog. I hope and pray that you have been challenged, encouraged, or prodded to think after reading my posts.

I figured I would give an update with what I have been up to. This past summer I worked at Camp Eden in Golden, Colorado. The director there is Brian Smoker. I had an amazing summer out there. Presently I am living in Pennsylvania. I am working at High Point Baptist Academy. I am serving as the Dean of Students which means I oversee the counseling and discipline. I also oversee all the chapels. I am also teaching psychology, english, a fitness class, and assisting some of the sports teams as conditioning/agility coach. My plate is pretty full and keeps me busy. I am still adjusting to my new routine so I have not written as much as I did this summer. There are a lot of things on my mind so I will be posting a lot more things soon.

As you go through this day and your life in whatever you do, remember to do it for God's glory. No matter where we are and what we do; we can have a positive impact for the cause of Christ being faithful where we are. May the Lord bless and keep you all as you continue to follow and seek the Lord daily with all your heart. Until our paths meet again here or in heaven, take care and God bless! Have a wonderful day.

THAT SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL

THAT SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Where do I think of, that place that brings a needed smile,

When the day is long and I find it hard to go the extra mile?

What do I think of, that refreshing thought that touches me to the heart,

Encourages me to press on and daily play my part?

Whom do I think of, a pleasant picture that never leaves my mind,

Showers me with a peace that is usually hard to find?

O that someone beautiful in appearance and in heart,

How shall I describe her, O where shall I start?

A gift of delight, a treasure that cannot be bought,

The highlight of my restraint, for many years I have sought.

That someone beautiful, I wait for with joy in time,

The day we walk together with happiness sublime.

LIVE FOR TODAY....INVEST FOR ETERNITY

LIVE FOR TODAY....INVEST FOR ETERNITY

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Today, in this polluted world in which I live, I again question the man that stares at me in the mirror. Quietly in my thoughts I respond to the beckoning voices of obstacles and surrender. My flesh wars against the things I should do that I do not and the things which I do, which I should not. The pursuit to live today for the complete fulfillment of experiencing the joy of Christ conflicts with wanting to live for self. May my pride and selfishness remain at bay at the cost of reflecting a true picture of humility. A day used to live for self is not a beneficial investment but a waste to the time I have which is fleeting. The things I do, I do not for the applause for some simple recognition. For there is only one who truly understands the man and the motive behind what I do. This temporary vessel in which I indwell is futile in comparison to the true purpose in which has been bestowed upon me. Eternity awaits me with open arms in relief to this burden of daily conflict.

Ignorance surrounds me and tests the patience which I have learned. I focus daily to show the love of Christ when my flesh wants to for that moment release itself from its restraint. May I press on in full pursuit to serve my Lord, to know my Lord, and to reflect the Lord each day with the anticipation of seeing His face. Lord, May I live for today with the attitude of an eternal investment.

LIVE FOR TODAY...INVEST FOR ETERNITY

REIGN IN ME

REIGN IN ME

By: Tyararr J. Jones

O the conflict from within for the throne that dwells my heart,

The constant beckoning from the world seeking to draw me apart.

Whom shall I serve today is the question I daily ask,

O the distractions of this journey that seek to sway me from my task.

Many lusts of the world that confront me in disguise,

Throwing doubt at my mind and temptation before my eyes.

Many seekers of my throne, but only one King I pursue,

He is the Creator of my soul and the observer of what I do.

The reins of my life have shifted through many hands,

Times of disobedience when I neglected God's commands.

May I press on with diligence through this race I must daily run,

Focused on my Savior Jesus Christ the Son.

THE MAN THAT I AM

THE MAN THAT I AM

By: Tyararr J. Jones

I am weak, at times weary, at times I stumble... God sustains me!

I am not invincible, my confidence is not my own...God is my strength!

My wisdom is not my own, my choices are sometimes foolish... God is my wisdom!

Defeat has not been far from me though victory binds me... God meets me where I kneel!

Tears hide behind facade, joy peeks through smile... God reveals the real me!

My path at times unclear, shall I go on, patience beckons me... God is my Guide!

Contentment shadows me from a distance, its cloud at times seems far...God fill me!!

I pretend not to be something I am not, judge not... God is my standard, not you!

My needs coverse with my desires and wants... God shall supply all my needs!

Peace rewards me, quietness welcomes me... God completes me!

My thoughts keep you at a distance, my heart is safely at bay... God guards my heart!

My hope and expectation is not in temporary sustenance... God grace is sufficient!

Do you know me? Do you accept the man that I am? ... God made me!

Life is not mine to control, I am eternally driven... God mold me!

A work in progress, passionate, persistent, patient... God make thine will mine.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Am I running from my fears today or facing them?
Have I prayed for my friends today or just thought of them?
Have I loved today only to get back something from the person I have showed love to?
Have you dealt with unsettled things of your past or do you steadily run from them?
Who have you thought about the most today? Have you prayed for them?
Who annoys you the most? Have you shown the love of Christ to them today?
From this day forward, if none of the desires or wants of your heart were ever fulfilled, would you still be satisfied in Christ?
Are you living to be served, or living to serve others?

CLOSED BOOK OF APPLICATION

CLOSED BOOK OF APPLICATION

Tyararr J. Jones

The knowledge that we learn, the wisdom that we gain,

What do we do with it through our journey and our strain?

Do we heap it up in barns and leave it there to mold,

Do we unleash its power and and press on so bold?

Most people don't really care how much you ultimatley know,

But how much you really care and are willing to show.

Open the wells of your mind and heart and the talents you have been given,

May you use them for His Glory and in this life you are living.

Help me O God to apply what I know and reproduce what is true in me,

Live my life in a way that shows truly I am complete in Thee.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

By: Tyararr J. Jones

`From last breath to life in his presence I will stand,

Feeling the comfort of His love and the scars in His hands.

O what a moment when Jesus I see,

The purpose of my life, the lamb of Calvary.

I long for the eternal fellowship of my Savior and Friend,

The guide of my journey, the reward at the end.

My hope and expectation firmly planted in the promises of God's Word,

I hold them close to my heart as a soldier his sword.

From today to setting sun, for Heaven my soul longs,

It is my heart's passion and the theme of my song.

I press forward with joy in expectation of that day,

When before Jesus I will bow and at His feet my crowns lay.

FINALLY BRETHREN

FINALLY BRETHREN

By: Tyararr J. Jones

What have we done my brothers and sisters of the King,

Focusing so much on the outward appearance of things.

We ponder so much on the simple, petty things of life,

Stirring up ignornace and filling our churches with strife.

Our churches have focused more on fellowship instead of focusing on the lost,

Spiritual goals have been blurred, have we really forgotten the cost?

What will it take for us to truly see,

The lives passing by, unsure of their place in eternity?

We must press on with diligence even if we suffer loss,

Keeping our eye on the prize and our trust in the Cross.

Though at times we may grow weary and the burden hard to bear,

Remember those to whom the gospel we must share.

FROM NOW TILL THEN

FROM NOW TILL THEN

By: Tyararr J. Jones

This constant stirring from beyond the eyes of my soul,

Hears the beckoning from powers of which I cannot control.

Hidden in the shadows of what appears as temporal treasures,

Reveals itself in rumblings of unexpected pleasures.

Clouds of today unveil the simple focus of aspiration,

Driven by inner ponderings of eternal commitment and inspiration.

Take not heart in what is loss in temporal experience of life,

In the end it joins the garbage endured on this journey of uncertainties and strife.

Press on with today and linger not on what is tomorrow,

It shall bring with it faces of joy, hope, and sorrow.

The matter at hand is not how much you have gained or lost,

But the motive in which you did it for God at all cost.

BECAUSE OF YOU

BECAUSE OF YOU

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Because of you ... My smile is refreshed when I think of you.

Because of you ... My heart leaves a special spot for you and you alone.

Because of you ... You are an imprinted memory of love, beauty, and delight.

Because of you ... You are a treasure, though distant, very close at heart.

Because of you ... The canvas of my heart has forever been stained with your fingerprints of beauty.

Because of you ... My day does not end without the very thought of you.

Because of you ... I have loved a princess.

Because of you ... I whisper your name on silent lips.

Because of you ... I am no longer the man that I was.

Because of you ... I savour your friendship and fellowship like the refreshment of a cool breeze on a hot summer day.

Because of you ... I am a man found wanting.

Because of you ... My heart is forever refreshed by the very thought of you.

IF IT WERE TODAY...

THIS LAST BREATH

I TAKE

By: Tyararr J. Jones

From the grasp of the present, I slowly fade between the here and now to yesterday's shadows.

I drift away with no regrets but expectations beyond my comprehension.

That which I owned; I frantically give with no remorse.

That which I have experienced, I remember with emotions of diversity.

Release me, O death, to the life which awaits me beyond the borders of this realm.

You cannot hold me, for I am a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven.

I welcome your presence for I long to rid myself of this inner battle that beckons me daily.

I pant not for my last breath in this temporal vessel I dwell.

It is refreshing to find myself at the end of this journey.

Hunger for what is and what is to come is quenched by the fulfillment of standing in the presence of my God and King.

This last breath I take is not focused on what I leave behind, but on what lies ahead.

Do not grieve, but rejoice in this celebration on a new step in my journey.

We shall again meet where joy is savoured on every tongue and heartache is foreign.

Press on with joyful contemplation of what is to come.

This last breath I take is ......

MISS YOU

MISS YOU

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Like the rainbow after the rain, a refreshing breeze on a summer evening; You are a pleasant thought of inspiration.

Your smile, your expressions, both reflections of beauty that have left me changed.

Sweet memories of refreshment on this journey that at times is wearisome and long; I miss the sound of your voice and the message of your life's song.

Daily you are upon my heart and mind, a pleasant reflection through the daily grind.

I wonder why at times the savour of your fellowship is so missed upon my heart and lingers deep within my soul.

The time spent with you was a quiet melody of contentment splashed across a canvas of an open heart.

My thoughts of you are as vivid as if you were standing in front of me.

May the memories of yesterday not become loss shadows of sadness, but teardrops of joy upon .......

INDEPENDANCE DAY!!!- July 4th

SHADOWS OF TODAY'S

FREEDOMS

By: Tyararr J. Jones

We stand today in the shadows of yesterday's heroes and today's present guardians. We are the benefactors of freedoms paid for by the sacrifice of unamed and known protectors of this country. What we experience each day as a way of life, comes as the expense of courage, commitment, sacrifice, loyalty, love, respect, bereavement, hope, expectations, and honor. These are a few of the attributes of the men and women that face the enemy daily that seeks to sour our taste of daily freedom. May they not become the short thoughts of our reflections; but the present utterances of our prayers. They are not strangers, but the representatives and defenders of the truths and principles at the foundation of our forefather's purpose for this nation. Beware of becoming a glutton to the feast of freedoms we partake of daily. Abstain from the ignorance that all is well in this country in which we dwell. do not be controlled by fear; but trust in the God in which our motto reads: "IN GOD WE TRUST". We focus so much on our own selfish rights that we forget that they are actually privileges at the expense of the lives of others. Are you a criticizer or a conscientious citizen? Are you a supporter or a selfish sympathizer of your own wants? Are you loyal to this blessed country or loyal to the almighty dollar?

Dear citizens, take heart in the freedoms that have been sacrificially bestowed upon this country. The shadows of those who have died and those who presently defend us; shade us with courage, determination, freedom, a way of life, hope, protection, and an expectation of the future. How do you honor them? How shall we honor them? In the midst of our diversity, may we stand united as one nation under God. May this not become a faded phrase of a pledge, but the fundamental truth by which we live our lives. We have fallen prey as a people to our wants that we have forgotten our greatest need.

What is our greatest need as a nation? Our greatest need is to not only acknowledge God in time of loss or major catastrophe; but to turn to God each day of our temporal lives. What happened to the biblical principles in which this country was founded? What has happened to the God in which we as a nation are to trust? We have pushed God out of our way of life and made him a shadow to that which we experience daily.

As we pause to reflect on our freedoms and independence, may we realize that our future is not our own. May we realize that all that we have experienced and will experience is temporal. The freedoms we enjoy are temporal. Our way of life here in America is temporal. Today, may we as a people turn back to God with a submissive heart. Today, mae we focus on God our Creator and true Giver of the freedoms and way of life we enjoy today.

THOU ART HOLY!

THOU ART HOLY !!!

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Though through the valley I must dwell, for your glory it is well...Thou art Holy!

When my heart is heavy from within and I am bombarded daily with sin...Thou art Holy!!!

The ponderings of my mind push me to peace which can be hard to find...Thou art Holy!!!

Sunshines of blessing fall on me, I strive to be complete in thee....Thou art Holy !!!

Turn my eyes on thee O God, may I serve for your praise and not for men to applaud...Thou art Holy!!!

Help me Lord to love in a way that is divine, draw me to the will that is Holy thine...Thou art Holy!!!

Refresh my spirit O God and restore the fire in me, fill me with your truth and draw me close to thee...Thou art Holy!!!

Keep me in your grasp and humble in submission, set my heart on sharing and showing compassion...Thou art Holy!!!

May I listen daily for your voice, give me wisdom in every choice...Thou art Holy!!!

PRESENT MELODIES

PRESENT MELODIES

By: Tyararr J. Jones

The silence presents itself after this storm which has bombarded me with its weary rain.

How precious the smile of a young lad whose pain has been comforted by his loving mother.

Refreshing is the warmth brought about by the aroma of friendship and sweet fellowship.

O the sweet joy of quality and quantity of time spent with the one who brings a sweet savour of beauty that is for you and you alone.

The music of expression unveils itself though restrained at times by countless facades.

Shadows of forgotten memories experienced in the twilight of stillness and reflection; rising to and fro upon heights of contemplation.

Rays of sunshine beaming down upon my lost steps which question my drive and purpose to be more than the man that stares back at me with no aspiration.

The peace which lies at the feet of my future, known and held by my loving Master; waiting for me at the end of my journey's song.

Sweet gems of beauty set along my path, drawing me from the grasp of the nearby darkness.

The present melodies of my life's song grow louder with anticipation as my heart quietly ponders the sonnets of promise sealed in lines of truth.

PONDERINGS

WHEN SHE WALKED

BY

By: Tyararr J. Jones

All in a moment, in and out in my life she quickly came,

Sweet memories of her beauty, at times I still whisper her name.

He friendship was a treasure, our fellowship was a pleasure,

She was an answer to prayer above my comprehension and measure.

My heart strained to remain guarded, it opened with care,

I longed daily for her company and with her my thoughts humbly share.

My heart broke the silence of my ponderings and thought,

O the many things for her I sought after and bought.

A special handiwork of God she was, placed on the canvas of my heart,

Wishing that from my life she would never depart.

The recipient of my love and inspiration of my ink and pen,

Looking back from the now and how precious things were then.

O the emptiness without her fellowship, the missing of her smile,

The things I long to do for her to go the extra mile.

An unexpected blessing, an unbelievable beauty in disguise,

An awakening of my heart, a priceless joy and surprise.

The man that I was and the man I am now,

Meet together in thought on the why and the how.

All in an instance, a special jewel I did find,

Bringing joy to my expression and a constant peace of mind.

The departing of her presence, a temporary treasure from above,

A special gift from God, a recipient of my love.

Unforgettable

A SMILE I SHALL

NOT FORGET!

(By: Tyararr J. Jones)

Smitten in a glimpse by a picture forever imprinted on my mind and heart.

Was I deserving of such a gift that came with no warning?

Will I ever again feast my eyes on a treasure so pure and beautiful?

It has left me changed and with a full well of inspiration.

There are times when the heart becomes stagnant and unmoved by its surroundings.

Then there are those times God sends little miracles that awaken a man along his journey.

I am continually experiencing the refreshment of such a miracle.

What a great joy to not only be the recipient but the cause of this specific miracle.

Can you truly describe the emotion of a smile that leaves you speechless?

Who is the one that wears this smile that has left this picture of beauty on my heart?

That is an answer I shall not forget and a question myslef and the bearer of that smile can answer.

SUMMER UPDATE

SUMMER UPDATE

This is just a summer update to inform those that read my blog that I will be in the mountains of Colorado for the summer. I will not have internet access as all the time. I will try to update my blog with different things as much as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

JOURNEYMAN

JOURNEYMAN

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Silent conversation, joyful contemplation and a heart mending with purpose.

A road full of obstacles, experiences, and highlights of restrain.

Weary thoughts of travel met with encouragements of promise.

Smiles of grattitude imprinted upon the memories of one's heart.

Clouds of distraction conflict with sunshine of direction.

Shall I press on with this burden of love that has been laid to rest upon open arms?

Perception made clear through the glass of opportunity and release.

Steps of young legs molded by an old heart with exuberation.

A mind landscaped by gentle hands of question and mystery.

Ponder not so much on the man, but on the journey in which he partakes.

Do not be found wanting in the mirror of contentment and desire.

Beauty has changed its face, but looks upon me with the same refreshing smile.

This Land I Love

THIS DAY OF FREEDOM

By: Tyararr J. Jones

The silence and joy we experience today comes from the expense of the men and women who have given their lives and who risk their lives as soldiers for our country. May the sacrifices they have made not become distant memories, but present experience. What freedoms have you exprienced today? Did you take them for granted? Did you go through today without a hint of thankfulness? Did you complain today about the war though you have never tasted it? Have you thanked a soldier recently for what you would never do or for what you want to do but cannot? Are you a complaining citizen or a sacrificial servant? Do you persecute our President or pray for Him? Do you break the laws or withhold them? Are you a praiser and proclaimer of our freedoms or a prisoner of your conceit and lack of grattiude?

This day of freedom we humbly observe,

Daily protected and sacrificially preserved.

Countless soldiers who fight and are slain,

Leaving behind families in suffering and pain.

Daily enjoyment and fulfillment of life,

Paid for by soldiers who walk daily through clouds of strife.

Echoes of memories of soldiers untold,

Pressing on with diligence, fighting so bold.

This day of freedom so costly in its measure,

Proud to be a recipient of its gift and pleasure.

Shall I be a patriot of this land that is vast and free,

Will I remember those who are fighting and dying for me?

This day of freedom, these precious moments of reflection,

At the expense of our soldiers who daily provide our protection.

THANK YOU

THANK YOU

Tyararr J. Jones

Thank you O Lord for the memories of yesterday,

The present joys I experience and the new pleasures of today.

Thank you my Shepherd and the Guide of my way,

The wisdom and words when my mouth knows not what to say.

Thank you Jesus for your love when my heart is broken within,

The Revealer of my weaknesses, the forgiver of my sin.

Thank you Holy Spirit the bringer of my peace,

The comfort of my heart, the controller of my release.

Thank you O Lord, for being my constant friend,

My encouragement through my trials when I felt they would not end.

Thank you my Rock, the stedfastness of my life,

The sustainer of my joy, the calmness in my strife.

Thank you O Father, most holy and divine,

Praising you for the fact that I am humbly thine.

Thank you my Hope, the center of my expectation,

Looking forward to see your face with patience and exuberation.

Thank you my Creator and the focus of my attention,

Keep me on your way, even when it is above my own comprehension.

Thank you O God for being the object of my devotion,

The giver of my strength, the restraint of my emotion.

Thank you O God for my life above my measure,

May I seek you daily in prayer as my true life-long treasure.

THE GIRL I LOVE

THE GIRL I LOVE

Tyararr J. Jones

You began as a stranger , a person I did not know,

A visitor to my heart, sent by God who loves me so.

Your smile became a picture upon my heart and my mind,

Your friendship a gem, so refreshing and delightful to find.

Daily I began to open my heart and put aside my fear,

Looking forward to seeing you and with me always near.

I am thankful God is our compass and has brought you across my way,

The highlight of my restrain, the sweet joy of my day.

Though at times we have been distant, you are very close to my heart,

A handiwork of God, in my life a special part.

I cherish you as a sister in Christ, I love you as my friend,

Whenever you are in need, remember upon me you can depend.

Each thought I have of you is a memory I do not deserve,

The time that I have spent with you, I delicately preserve.

You are a special gift placed here by God above,

A jewel of my prayers and the precious treasure that I love.

You began as a stranger, and now you are my friend,

May God be the compass of our love till our journey's end.

THIS LOVE I GIVE

THIS LOVE I GIVE

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Your presence has awakened my heart to share its gift of love,

A special picture of beauty sent from heaven above.

This love I give is shared, for it belongs to my Lord, my God, my Guide,

The rest I save for you, whom I wish to be by my side.

I wait for you in silence, as God prepares you and I within,

Revealing to us His truths and shining light on our sin.

I love you as my joy and the hope as my lifetime friend,

Longing to share my heart with you till our journey's end.

Your presence has awakened my heart to a beauty that is divine,

I am humbled from within, O to call you mine.

A special place has been set in my mind and in my heart,

I pray daily that to my life, God will make you a priceless part.

Your fellowship is music that my ears and heart long daily to hear,

My hope and expectation is on that day you are forever near.

I STAND IN AWE SMILING AND SPEECHLESS

I STAND IN AWE

SMILING AND SPEECHLESS

By: Tyararr J. Jones

My heart O God, has me kneeling before you now,

Praise, glory, and honor, before you I humbly bow.

Again you show your faithfulness at this deepest time of need,

Consistently I have sought you and my burdens plead.

I have not been forsaken, for you have answered above my measure,

Rejoicing in my heart in response and basking in your pleasure.

Continue to direct my path and lead me in your way,

Remind me of your promises, today and everyday.

May I long to see your face as I press on in this life,

Turn to you in peace, when confronted with confusion and strife.

Refresh me daily with your presence that you are always near,

Give me wisdom in my choices and courage to face my fear.

My heart O God, has me kneeling before you now,

Joy, hope, and awe, before you I humbly bow.

SILENCED BY BEAUTY

SILENCED BY BEAUTY

By: Tyararr J. Jones

My love strung eyes are still, for they are focused on you,

Gazing upon a marvelous gift that comes from God so true.

The rhythm of my loving heart has slowed its beating pace,

Shaken by the privilege to see your delightful face.

I am paralyzed in my thoughts, frozen by fascination,

Standing in awe of you with joyful contemplation.

My lips cannot speak, for words are hard to find,

Bound I am to you in soul, my heart and in my mind.

Shackled by your beauty, in silence here I stand,

Underserving of your love, or to take you by the hand.

I will enjoy these times with passion, for time with you is a gift,

May the times that we are apart be so very swift.

I smile at you as my princess, I rejoice because you are my friend,

May God be our resting place until our journey's end.

BEAUTY

BEAUTY

By: Tyararr J. Jones

It what form shall it pass my way today?

Does my heart and mind always capture its true essence?

Will it come my way in the form of nature, a song, a promise, or in the form of a person?

Beauty brings about responses of all calibers.

True beauty to me is seen in God and His sovereign work in my life and in the lives of another.

For who can truly explain it?

Every detail is in order, at the right time, in the right place, and for the right reason.

I do not always appreciate the true beauty of God's sovereignty.

The impatience of my heart sometimes clouds my vision of what I know to be right and wrong.

I am totally refreshed when I am patient and I trust wholly in what God is doing and how He is doing it.

Sometimes God reveals a picture of beauty in the form of a person.

This beauty that I speak of is the beauty that radiates from within and overflows outwardly.

This year God revealed that beauty through a person that I hold dear in my heart.

What is my response to this beauty?

My lips are silent, yet my heart speaks volumes.

Time spent is never enough.

My heart is held captive.

I am refreshed daily just by the very thought of her.

My pen has awakened to write more than it ever has.

The love of my heart is refreshed to give itself in a way it has never experienced.

So again I ask the question, "What is my response to this form of beauty"?

I am forever smitten by this picture and thankful for God's true beauty.

I am in debt to have experienced such a gift; a man such as I, undeserving.

NONEVERALONE

NONEVERALONE

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Where do I belong in this world that I dwell?

Some days I am content, others I am not well.

In those days when I question who I am and what I do,

I am reminded of God's promises which are faithful and true.

Alone I never am, though at times I cannot see foe nor friend,

God touches my hand and reminds me He is there till the end.

Solitude is a gift where one can find clarity and peace of mind,

Renewed focus on God and encouragement to face the daily grind.

Though I stand as a stranger on distant or common ground,

I am confident that God's presence will always abound.

The way I see God and what I believe about God is how I live,

A reflection of my heart and time and how much I give.

PRONE TO WANDER

PRONE TO WANDER

By: Tyararr J. Jones

O this narrow path I daily face as I set out on my way,

Not sure at times if I will run from this course or stay.

This world's treasures beckon me with no rest from its cry,

Should I give in to its choices, is it even worth to try?

Left to myself I will do wrong, and from right will depart,

But Christ is my Rock and the indweller of my heart.

Temptation lurks by my side as friend, though I know it is foe,

Driven to lead me to places I have not been and should not go.

Prone I am to wander as a sheep from its loving master,

Unaware that my choice is only leading me to disaster.

Set your truth O Lord anew upon the steps of my mind,

Keep me always close, may you never be hard to find.

May I be eternally driven as I embrace the Cross and your love,

Looking forward to that day, when I am finally with You above.

THE BRIDLING PLACE

THE BRIDLING PLACE

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Self-control, the silent mission of my soul,

Trying to remain focused on Him who made me whole.

The reins of my heart I have placed in His loving hand,

Stumbling in my daily steps, striving to obey His holy command.

Prone am I to wander from the promises that line my mind,

Robbed of my peace that at times is hard to find.

Searching for that place where I am restrained in mind and heart,

Bridled in my direction, and trying not to from God to depart.

What have I found in this place where I am still,

As I reflect in my thoughts and evaluate my will?

Day by day my flesh seeks to live and be set free,

Have its way in my life and pull me down to my knee.

Where is your bridling place, where your thoughts and actions are brought to light?

That place you are challenged and encouraged to stay the fight.

Thoughts come and go while emotions find their place,

How will you deal with today as you continue in life's race?

I WILL REMEMBER YOU

I WILL REMEMBER

YOU

By: Tyararr J. Jones

From the first time I met you my heart began to stir,

The time from then and now has declined from becoming a blur.

Sweet drops of fellowship, your voice I long to hear,

Wishing you were beside me, longing for you to be near.

Your smile has been imprinted upon my pondering mind and heart,

A symbol of your sweetness during this time we have been apart.

How can I forget you, a stranger who became a friend,

A prize I daily looked forward to seeing at my day's end?

The highlight of my restrain, the often focus of my attention,

How much I love you is beyond your comprehension.

Day by day your name is cast in the mix of things I treasure,

The time that was spent with you was an unbelievable treasure.

The cloud of uncertainties, the things we cannot control,

Must not be the compass to the choices we must behold.

As sun is to the day and the moon and stars to night belong,

You are the inspiration of my thoughts and the melody to my song.

No regrets to the past and the things to you I have shared,

A releasing of my thoughts and to you how much I have cared.

I remember you as a joy and an unexpected delight,

A motivation in my journey and a jewel in my sight.

I will remember you as beauty and sweetness along my way,

Someone my heart desired to know now and everyday.

I WILL CARRY MY CROSS(Easter)

I WILL CARRY MY

CROSS

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Mark 8:34 "Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.

Though the mocking of my sudden stumblings adds sound to the remorse of my silent thoughts....I will carry my cross.

The journey I have been called to walk leaves me at times tired, weary, discouraged, and confused....I will carry my cross.

Confusion and regret fight for the grasp of my peace that lies hidden within

.....I will carry my cross.

I have at times been rejected, mocked, and ridiculed for who I am

......I will carry my cross.

My heart is weary due to the burdens that wish me to carry their load

....I will carry my cross.

Though peace of mind at times is hard to find

....I will carry my cross.

My heart has been tried, tested, broken, and mended beyond comprehension

....I will carry my cross.

Daily my enemy greets me firmly with the desire to pull me down and away from my Master....I will carry my cross.

Though I lose joy in doing that which I have been called to do

....I will carry my cross.

The world's temporary treasures daily knock at the door of my mind and heart

...I will carry my cross.

Contentment plays hide and seek with what I know is true and what is not

.....I will carry my cross.

When I long for the wearisome battle of spirit and flesh to end

....I will carry my cross.

When my future is unclear and I have no answers for my questions

....I will carry my cross.

Balance is hard to find in the task of duty and devotion

....I will carry my cross.

That which seeks to deter me from being the man I am striving to be laughs me to scorn....I will carry my cross.

When I no longer want to carry the cross that I have been given to bare....I remember my loving Savior who bore my sin and carried the Cross that I might have life.....Life abundantly in Him that I might carry the cross He has given me to bare.

WHEN THE NIGHT IS NOT STILL

WHEN THE NIGHT IS

NOT STILL

By: Tyararr J. Jones

As I lay here in bed waiting to drift off to yonder,

My mind is not still as I upon burdends ponder.

Quiet conversation with God as I abound with things to say,

How thankful I am He is near when my heart opens to pray.

Thoughts of hope and expectations cast shadows upon my mind,

Answers to daily ponderings have been very hard to find.

Patience has held my hand, doubt has knocked confidently at my door,

How much longer shall I ignore him, I cannot take this anymore.

As darkness takes its sleep, time continues to take its flight,

Lord calm the rustling of my heart so I may sleep soundly through the night.

O the silent burdens that greet me with readiness and open hand,

Showing me the negative and what from me they demand.

Sweet thoughts of joy find their place in my expression,

Reminded of God's promises that are held in my posession.

Much has been accomplished as I drift off now to sleep,

Resting in my Savior, Who my mind and heart will keep.

IMPRINTS OF JOY

IMPRINTS OF

JOY

By: Tyararr J. Jones

It seems like yesterday that my heart first smiled upon your presence.

That smile has not faded, for the memories of joy with you are rehearsed daily

in the solitude of my heart.

What has become of the happiness that we shared in fellowship?

How have these walls made us distant strangers, though my heart has kept you closer than my very breath?

Your smile has become clouded with expressions of searching and frustration.

My heart struggles with what was and what is now our present circumstance.

My heart still longs for your fellowship though my mouth remains silent.

The pleasure of giving to you has been halted by your lack of understanding of who I am.

I expect nothing back from you. I only wish to do what has become a pleasure of my heart; that is giving to you.

It seems like yesterday that my heart first smiled upon your presence.

That smile has not faded, for the memories of the beauty of who you are has left me a man who is forever changed.

Though our fellowship may never embrace again, though I never bring a smile to your face again; You are forever an imprint of joy upon my heart and mind.

TEMPORARY EXPECTATIONS

TEMPORARY EXPECTATIONS

By: Tyararr J. Jones

The uncertainty of tomorrow has held me tightly for a time that is not my own,

From worrier to believer, I have slowly grown.

Time has placed its mark on me, its hands I cannot control,

My hope remains grounded in the true Savior of my soul.

I tread softly the path of patience that at times is thin,

I seek daily passionately this battle to win.

What is it that I hope for while abiding in this temporary vessel,

The battle wages deeper as I with frustration struggle?

Expectations are unpredictable, though their unveiling is refreshing,

I place my fulfillment in a refinery of eternal hope and blessing.

THESE STEPS OF MINE

THESE STEPS OF

MINE

By:Tyararr J. Jones

She has led me down a path I have tread before,

With great hesitation I find myself knocking at her door.

Memories of our pleasant meetings rehearse as pictures of refreshment,

Remembrances of her smile leave me with a joyful state of contentment.

The beauty of her face has left a fragrance I cannot shake,

She daily meets me in heart and mind when I early wake.

She has led me down a path I have tread before,

I long for her sweet fellowship today and ever more.

Why do I respond to the beckoning of her silent voice,

It caresses my pursuing ears and urges my heart to make its choice.

Shall I succumb again to this longing that dwells within my heart,

Trying to maintain this peace of mind before we silently depart?

Release me my distant friend to whom I daily give,

Recieve the love of which I offer that I may joyfully give.

These steps of mine that I take that knock here at your door,

Have been imprinted with the reminder, that you are the one that I most willingly adore.

FROM YONDER GROUND

FROM YONDER

GROUND

By: Tyararr J. Jones

These distant thoughts of peace that find my heart in array,

Searching through the doubt, I shall in a moment find my stay.

Wondrous paths of peace, my heart shall daily treasure,

The focus of my heart and the highlight of my pleasure.

This ground upon which I ponder, its visitors I often welcome,

The giving of which I partake clouds out the desire of what shall be gained.

O stranger of what I am to become in this journey,

Grasp my hand tightly that I might not squander into hoplessness.

My happiness has many faces and my joy has one anchor,

Bind me to a walk that is not my own in these steps of contemplation.

WHEN THE ANSWER IS UNCLEAR

WHEN THE ANSWER IS

UNCLEAR

(By: Tyararr J. Jones)

Clouds of waiting welcome me at morning's door,

Frustration holds its hand waiting to burden me with more.

Time smiles at me with a grin of despair,

The taste of doubt always lurking about in the air.

I gather the particles of faith from yesterday's battles,

Wondering if I have enough to shake life's rattle.

Reminded I am, that my faith's source has no end,

Battle upon battle I can always depend.

The smile of my heart meets the sterness of my face,

Replinished by God's hand, refreshed by His daily grace.

My searching continues, the process is draining,

My life never dry, the storm of my mind always raining.

Peace comes silently like a thief in the night,

My faith has regained its anchor, I press on for another fight.

My answers are in the grasp of a time that is not my own,

Forever secure in my loving God and God alone.

Distant Friends With Common Ground

DISTANT FRIENDS WITH

COMMON GROUND

By: Tyararr J. Jones

How do I know you, for I have rarely seen your face?

We have scarcely ever communicated while living in the same place.

What is it that draws us to share the ponderings of our heart,

For we dwell on different ground and we are many miles apart?

The roads that we travel lead to the same glorious end,

Led by the same loving Master, upon whom we must faithfully depend.

Have we met at the same altar while kneeling daily to pray,

Asking for constant strength, to victoriously make it through the day.

Our fellowship is distant, but our hearts are bound as one,

Brought together in righteous harmony by Jesus Christ the Son.

The common bond we hold is secured permanently in the Cross,

A reminder of the hope we have when frustrated and suffering loss.

The fellowship of believers can be fruitful in its treasure,

Another gift from God as a daily simple pleasure.

Remember the sweet fellowship of those whom you can depend,

Priceless jewels upon this journey until we reach our end.

Harnessed Pain

HARNESSED PAIN

By: Tyararr J. Jones

Where do the emotions flow, behind the sterness of your face,

Are you resting in the Lord, are you trusting in His grace?

Is there joy in your spirit, is there happiness in your smile,

Have you lost faith in pursuing in front of you what is worthwhile?

You have a friend who cares for you and sees you everyday,

Do you have the boldness to express yourself and share what you need to say?

I give to you willingly and my heart I openly share,

You communicate randomly and act as if you do not care.

Do you really have peace behind the smile that you wear,

Will you please open up your heart and trust that I really care?

I love you my friend and I am burdened by your pain,

I love you for what I wish to give, not for what I seek to gain.