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 ......