Sweet Fragrance

Today's Scripture

“For we are the sweet fragrance of Christ which exhales unto God…” (Psalm 42:1).

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

Did you know that your life is a sweet fragrance to God? Think about how a wonderful aroma affects you personally. When it’s springtime and the flowers are blossoming, everything feels new again. The sweet aroma in the air is a sign that the flowers are fresh and alive. It catches your attention! It makes you want to take a deep breath and partake of the wonderful sweet fragrance. God feels the same way about you! He loves wonderful aromas and when you are living your life to please Him, it’s a beautiful fragrance that captures His attention! Just like the aroma in springtime is a sign that the flowers are alive, the aroma of your life is a sign that Christ is alive in you. It is pleasing to the Father! The next time you experience a fresh fragrance, remember that your life is a fragrance unto God. You can rest in knowing that He is pleased with a heart that seeks after Him. As you continue to seek Him, you’ll be that sweet fragrance and you’ll experience His wonderful hand of blessing in every area of your life.

A Prayer for Today

Father in Heaven, I come to You today surrendering all that I am. May everything I do please You and be a wonderful fragrance to You. Keep me close to You today and always. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FUNNY:

FRIEND GAVE BIRTH AT 65.

With all the new technology regarding fertility recently, a 65-year-old friend of mine was able to give birth.  When she was discharged from the hospital and went home, I went to visit.

"May I see the new baby?" I asked

"Not yet," She said "I'll make coffee and we can visit for a while first."

Thirty minutes had passed, and I asked, "May I see the new baby now?"

"No, not yet," She said.

After another few minutes had elapsed,

I asked again, "May I see the baby now?"

"No, not yet," replied my friend.

Growi ng very impatient, I asked, "Well, when can I see the baby?"

"WHEN HE CRIES!" she told me.

"WHEN HE CRIES?"  I demanded.  "Why do I have to wait until he CRIES?"

"BECAUSE I FORGOT WHERE I PUT HIM, O.K.?!!" 

Here is the picture of Baili:

The Apple of His Eye

Today's Scripture

“Keep me as the apple of your eye…” (Psalm 17:8).

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

God cherishes and values you so much today. You are the apple of His eye; the center of His world! In this day and age, people are considered to be important for so many different reasons—titles, position, possessions, where you go, what you drive. But God’s value system is very different from the value system of the world. If you’ve ever thought that God has too many other important things on His plate to be concerned with you and your life, know this today—you are God’s number one priority. And there’s nothing you can do to be more important or less important. God values you today simply because He made you, and your value will never change. You are significant. Your life is significant. The things that concern you, concern God. He carefully watches over every detail of your life, and there is nothing too big or too small for His attention. Take your concerns and cares to the Father today. He loves to hear you call upon Him, and He is waiting to show Himself strong on your behalf. Because you are important to Him, He is ready to bless and empower you to live in victory all the days of your life.

A Prayer for Today

Father in heaven, thank You for loving me today. Thank You for making me the apple of Your eye. I open my heart to You today and cast every care on You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

FUNNY OF THE WEEK:

FORREST GUMP GOES TO HEAVEN


 


The day finally arrived.   


Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven.  


He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed, and


Forrest approaches the gatekeeper.



St. Peter said,


"Well, Forrest, it is certainly good to see you.  


We have heard a lot about you.   


I must tell you, though, that the place is filling up fast, and we have been administering an entrance examination


for everyone.  


The test is short, but you have to pass it


before you can get into Heaven."



Forrest responds,


"It sure is good to be here, St. Peter, sir.


But, nobody ever told me about any entrance exam.   


I sure hope that the test ain't too hard.


Life was a big enough test as it was."



St. Peter continued,


"Yes, I know, Forrest, but the test is only three questions.





First:


What two days of the week begin with the letter T?


Second:


How many seconds are there in a year?


Third:


What is God's first name?"











Forrest leaves to think the questions over.   


He returns the next day and


sees St. Peter,


who waves him up, and says,


"Now that you have had a chance to think


the questions over, tell me your answers"



Forrest replied,


"Well, the first one --


which two days in the week begins with the letter "T"?


Shucks, that one is easy.   


That would be Today and Tomorrow."



The Saint's eyes opened wide and


he exclaimed,


"Forrest, that is not what I was thinking, but


you do have a point, and


I guess I did not specify, so


I will give you credit for that answer."


"How about the next one?" asked St. Peter



"How many seconds in a year?


Now that one is harder," replied Forrest, but


I thunk and thunk about that, and


I guess the only answer can be twelve."



Astounded, St. Peter said,


"Twelve? Twelve?


Forrest, how in Heaven's name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?"



Forrest replied,


"Shucks, there's got to be twelve:


January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd ... "



"Hold it," interrupts St. Peter.


"I see where you are going with this, and


I see your point,


though that was not quite what I had in mind ... but


I will have to give you credit for that one, too.   


Let us go on with the third and final question.


Can you tell me God's first name"?



"Sure," Forrest replied,


"it's Andy."



"Andy?"


exclaimed an exasperated and frustrated St Peter.


"Ok, I can understand how you


came up with your answers to my first two questions, but just how in the world did you come up with the name


Andy as the first name of God?"



"Shucks, that was the easiest one of all,"


Forrest replied.  


"I learnt it from the song,


'ANDY WALKS WITH ME,


ANDY TALKS WITH ME,


ANDY TELLS ME I AM HIS OWN.' "



St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates, and said:


"Run Forrest, RUN!!!!!


lWell, guess this is about it for this week.  Everyone have a great and blessed week and walk in God's favor and live lie your're dyin.  

Confidence in Him

Today's Scripture

“My soul takes refuge and finds shelter and confidence in You…” (Psalm 57:1).

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

Do you need more confidence for something specific in your life today? Confidence is strength in knowing that God has chosen you and equipped you for everything in life today. It doesn’t matter what you may be facing, you can find confidence in God. When you understand how much God loves you and that He desires to empower you, every obstacle will become smaller and smaller. Know this, for every challenge, God has a solution. He wants to turn your obstacle into opportunity. He wants to bring you out stronger than before. He wants to take you to higher places. Your soul can find refuge and shelter in Him. That means, you can rest, even in the midst of the storms of life. Take a step of faith today and begin to thank Him for working your life. Thank Him for the confidence that He has promised you. Remember, God is at work on your behalf. He will fill your heart with His peace, confidence, and power to move forward into the abundant life He has for you!

A Prayer for Today

Father in Heaven, I come to You today with a humble heart. I give You my concerns and worries and ask You to fill me with Your peace and confidence today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FUNNY OF THE WEEK:

The love story of Ralph and Edna:

Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

Ralph and Edna were both patients in a mental hospital. One day while they were walking past the hospital swimming pool. Ralph suddenly jumped into the deep end. He sank to the bottom of the pool and stayed there.

Edna promptly jumped in to save him. She swam to the bottom and pulled him out. When the Head Nurse Director became aware of Edna's heroic act she immediately ordered her to be discharged from the hospital, as she now considered her to be mentally stable.

When she went to tell Edna the news she said, "Edna, I have good news and bad news. The good news is you're being discharged, since you were able to rationally respond to a crisis by jumping in and saving the life of the person you love. I have concluded that your act displays sound mindedness. The bad news is, Ralph hung himself in the bathroom with his bathrobe belt right after you saved him. I am so sorry, but he's dead."

Edna replied, "He didn't hang himself, I put him there to dry. How soon can I go home?"

Three dead bodies turn up at the mortuary, all with very big smiles on their faces. The coroner calls the police to tell them what has happened. Coroner tells the Inspector: "First body: A Frenchman, 72, died of heart failure while with his mistress. Hence the enormous smile." "Second body: "Irishman, 25, won a thousand dollars on the lottery, spent it all on whisky. Died of alcohol poisoning, hence the smile." The Inspector asked, "What of the third body?" "Ah," says the coroner, "This is the most unusual one. Danny Earl, the Redneck from Mississippi , 30, struck by lightning." "Why is he smiling then?" inquires the Inspector. "Thought he was having his picture taken." 

Well guess this is it for this week, can't beleive it is Monday again.  Everyone have a great and blessed week and walk in God's favor and claim it, it is ours free!!!! I am doing much better, the hurting in my back went away, thank God, He is so GOOD!!! Love ya'll