His Fragrance Surrounds Us – Janis Van Keuren

But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life.” 2 Corinthians 2:14-16a NIV

Have you ever been around Christians who draw you in just by their presence? They exude the peace and gentleness of the Savior. Their loving demeanor captivates you and you desire to just BE with them. They fill your senses with beauty as the soft petals of an exquisite flower. They are your breath of fresh air.
If you long (as I do) to give off the fragrance of the Spirit to those around us, we must immerse ourselves in the presence of the Lord and to be saturated with His Word that instructs, encourages, and builds others up in the hope given us by Christ.

I have missed writing and visiting with all of my friends here. Hubby had knee replacement surgery and I’ve been playing nurse while he recovers at home. Will be here as I can. Hope you are basking in the pleasures of summer and relaxing in God’s joy and good health.

From My Heart to Yours,

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His Fragrance Surrounds Us — 11 Comments

Maryvel Friesen on July 24, 2011 at 6:09 am said:

Love it! Thanks for the encouragement and challenge! Hope your hubby get well soon!
Kristen on July 24, 2011 at 12:54 pm said:

Thanks be to God, indeed!
Pam on July 24, 2011 at 11:45 am said:

This is the second time this week God has brought this scripture to light for me. Thank you for a beautiful post.
Blessings!
Pam at 2encourage.blogspot.com
Our Peculiar Lives on July 24, 2011 at 12:06 pm said:

Beautiful, thank you! Hope your hubby is recovering well!
Stefanie Brown on July 24, 2011 at 1:25 pm said:

Thank you for the upLIFTing word, Janis!
Happy Sunday Scripture and Snapshot!
Alida on July 24, 2011 at 2:08 pm said:

I love it!! Thank you so much!

joy & blessings,
Alida
My Scripture and Snapshot
Wanda on July 25, 2011 at 5:04 am said:

Wow, I love the photo and the insights you shared. I want to smell like Him all the more. I pray your husband has a speedy recovering.

Blessings,
Wanda
S. Etole on July 25, 2011 at 7:39 pm said:

What lovely, soft layers you’ve caught … I hope the healing goes well for your husband.
Anonymous on July 26, 2011 at 12:31 am said:

I can smell it’s beauty and can only pray that God is bringing out fragrance from my life–I have so far to go. We watched John MacArthur today on TV and it convicted me so much that I must really focus on the holiness of God and where do I stand in light of His holiness. Oh so humbling and reflective.

Karen
Pamela on July 26, 2011 at 9:28 pm said:

I’m been around some fragrant Christians — even through the blog world their fragrance come through. What a blessing people like you have been to my heart.

Hoping your hubby’s recovery is short with minimum pain.
Charlotte on July 27, 2011 at 8:55 am said:

I’ve known a lot of people such as you describe. They have been such a blessing in my life.
I hope your hubby’s knee is healing well. I’ve been told I’ll eventually need replacement surgery. It is such a common thing these days.
Blessings,
Charlotte