Comments on: Smelling Good?

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:13:23 +0000

Iris, the one thing that bothers me this time of year is our (Christians) focus on the event of Jesus’ birth, a “day” to celebrate; I love your thoughts that Christmas is a state of mind…something to be “practiced” year round–it’s my heart’s desire, too. I want to be the incarnation of Christ to a world that needs His touch (and can be achieved, in part, by how I chose to “touch” others, for His glory and motivated by our reciprocal love for each other ). Making time to do this sometimes comes at a cost, often times does; I have to forsake things I’d like to do, to focus on the needs of others. I pray for the mind of Christ to discern those things He’d have me do .

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 01:50:25 +0000

I LOVE how you brought out the “fragrance” scripture, and the idea of “smelling good” in the new year! I’ve been thinking a lot about the gifts that were brought to Jesus, two of which were very fragrant. You’re right, we can still offer him the fragrance of our worship, our prayers for others, and our acts of mercy and kindness done in His name. What an excellent post!

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:44:53 +0000

The prayers of the saints are a sweet smelling fragrance to the Lord. That is what your post made me thik of (and that is a super duper paraphrase.)

I am just finally making my rounds and have to leave soon! Loved this post. Wonderful response. I wanted to write on it this week but dont think I will or have had time.

By: Bernadine

Bernadine — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:16:51 +0000

Will you join me this Christmas season and into the next year to be good smelling? Smelling of His grace and mercy? Sharing that fragrance with the ones who donâ€™t know the smell yet?

This post was exactly what I needed today. This is going to be my first Christmas without my mom, but your post reminded me of what she was all about. She loved to witness and as you said “share the fragrance with the ones who don’t know the smell yet.” Maybe that’s what I’ll try to do this Christmas in honour of her memory.

Thanks for sharing, it was truly a blessing.

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:48:30 +0000

I love that scripture! And I love the idea of wearing the fragrance of Christ. Great post!

By: Darlene

Darlene — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:09:27 +0000

You smell marvelous

I found the link for you at http://wilstar.com/xmas/xmassymb.htm

By: amydeanne

amydeanne — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:36:45 +0000

I’ll join you in trying to give good gifts all year round! nice post iris!

By: Imperfect Christian

Imperfect Christian — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:07:59 +0000

There does seem to be a lot of pain in the world right now, but I know it’s all part of God’s plan. How blessed of you to try to heal it with all you have and all you are. You truly are an inspiration!

By: lrlwreath

lrlwreath — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:47:31 +0000

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/1700/canestory.html

Wonderful, and I can attest we are blessed by the things you do.

Blessings.

By: Beckie

Beckie — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:55:33 +0000

Iris, this is absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing. I’m glad to see Sissy B. got the link for the Legend of the Candy Cane to you. I too, want to smell good.

btw~I’m not sure it’s a Firefox thing. Some friends who use Firefox say they can’t read the posts. I’m on WordPress today.