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Word Filled Wednesday


Today is Wednesday - Word-Filled Wednesday where God's Word is combined with beautiful pictures to bless our Wednesdays. This is hosted over at 160AcreWood and you will find a lot of gorgeous pictures and verses over there.
Before I share my verse today, I want to give you a little background. When I was a child, my mother had severe allergies. Anything that carried a scent would trigger her allergy. Our family always used the unscented version of soap, shampoos, hair sprays, etc. We could not use perfume, have pets, candles etc. As soon as I got married, scents became a passion for me. I chose the strongest scented shampoo, air fresheners, candles etc. Scent is very important to me and there is nothing that makes me happier than someone telling me my house smells good!
As Christians, we should leave a beautiful scent to those we are around. The aroma of Christ is recognized by our godly actions and attitudes. This verse is a wonderful reminder to me that I am representing Christ everywhere I go and inspires me to leave a beautiful fragrance which points others to Him. May you have a blessed WFW!
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  1. NancieJuly 23, 2008 at 7:21 AM

    Amen! Thanks for sharing your story, this lovely picture and encouraging verse. A great encouragement and precious reminder to me today. Have a blessed day!

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  2. KristiJuly 23, 2008 at 8:13 AM

    That is a great reminder. We can be a little stinker or we can be the fragrance of Christ. It's a daily choice. Blessings to you!

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  3. Laurie AnnJuly 23, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    So true. I loved your story, and the picture and verse are perfect for it and as a reminder of the aroma of joy we are to be.

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  4. Heidi Jo ComesJuly 23, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    i love the beauty in the words. it's so obvious that the bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit...because who else comes up with stuff like, "the fragrance of the knowledge of Him."

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  5. TracyJuly 23, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    Beautiful photo and a wonderful and encouraging scripture! I want to be the fragrance of Christ everywhere I go! Thank you.

    Blessings
    Tracy

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  6. God ChaserJuly 23, 2008 at 9:45 AM

    I love it- how I desire to be a sweet smelling fragrance daily rising up to my God. thank you for sharing

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  7. AnonymousJuly 23, 2008 at 9:51 AM

    Loved your post and wonderful reminder that we should all represent ourselves as Christians everywhere we go and and all times!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 23, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    what a great post! thanks for sharing that story! Praying my scent is a nice soothing one! :)

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  9. LorriJuly 23, 2008 at 11:30 AM

    So far this one is my favorite. We went to Hawaii in April for our honeymoon, and I fell in love with hibiscus-es...(is that how you pluralize that? lol) Such a beautiful picture and verse. Thank you for sharing.

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  10. Leaon MaryJuly 23, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    Glorious! The fragrance of the knowledge of the LORD~ PERFECT PICTURE AND POST to go along with such a happy, joyfull living! I need to come back and visit more,.... this is a very HAPPY PLACE TO BE!
    Lea
    <*)))><

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  11. SusanJuly 23, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    Yes, what a beautiful scripture and exhortation for us all.

    Hey, I'm REALLY INTO SCENTS too!! They seem to really affect my moods and bring back wonderful memories.

    Blessings to you my friend♥

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  12. MelanieJuly 23, 2008 at 2:15 PM

    Great! I love the comparison of scents and fragrances.

    Happy WFW!

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  13. DeniseJuly 23, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    I really enjoyed your verse and picture.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 24, 2008 at 1:00 AM

    Oh that was great! Love it!

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