Aromatic Life

Portrait with rosesI love being able to smell things. If you’ve ever had a head cold or a sinus infection, you know what it’s like to lose your sense of smell. I’m smelling coffee this morning, as I do most every morning. I also love the smell of Irish Spring soap. I was recently introduced to a candle sold by Bath & Body Works called Mahogany Teakwood. It gives off a great aroma that I think is masculine and nice. I can hear some of my friends groaning because I like a Bath & Body Works candle! I could probably list a bunch of aromas in life that are not pleasant. My youngest son has a beagle hound dog that stinks like a dog. You can bath “Buddy” and he still smells like a dog. The list of things that smell bad could probably be longer than the list of good smells. Paul speaks to the Colossae church about living among unbelievers. I felt like he was speaking about living a life that smells nice. Check this out…

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.

Live wisely among those who are not believers and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. (Colossians 4:2-6 NLT)

My life is always being watched by others. I am nobody special, but I learned a long time ago that others watch what I’m doing. The older I get and the longer I live, it seems like more people watch. I think this happens to others. I watch other people and how they live. I really like watching others who are also followers of Jesus. I admire people who live for the Lord in their everyday life. I also admire people who lead from wherever they find themselves.

I do not want to become famous or known for anything other than a follower of Jesus who loves people and loves serving people. I learned both of those attributes from studying the Word of God and simply trying to live out my life according to His Word and His call upon my life.

I hope that when people meet me and get to know me, they will “smell” Jesus. I hope His aroma is all over me every day and in every way!

Pressing On!

Dwayne

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