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