by Paul Mayes Jamar

Colossians 3:12

Within the mysterious inner workings of man,
does the unfathomed seat of God’s mercy stand.

Only the elect possess His power to heal,
transform lives, and show kindness others feel.

It requires a humbleness of mind,
meekness, long suffering, and being kind.

Truly, such persons possess His holiness,
from God’s beloved hand streams this bliss.

When administered to others, they see
Jesus’ transformation in you and me.

It all starts in the inner parts of our being,
with a surrendered heart, and with God agreeing.

In faith that He is truly who elected us,
to be forever linked to the Spirit of Jesus.

Paul Mayes Jamar was born in Brownwood, Texas in March 1955. He spent most of his life in Texas, just within the last twenty years he moved to Missouri. He graduated from Angelo State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Mr. Jamar was a third generation radio broadcaster owning several stations in the Austin, Texas area. He has written four books of Christian poetry. He hopes to get published soon. He has been published in Highland Park Poetry’s website with his poem, “Bluebonnet Sonnet,” and “Sunrise,” and in their book on Shoes, with His poem, “Shoe Holes.” Also, soon to be in Central Texas Writers Society’s Anthology on Nature with his poem, “The Big Red Ant.” He has also published over twenty poems with Agape Review. Mr. Jamar lives with his wife Cynthia Jamar, and has three children living elsewhere.