Sunday, August 21, 2011

i wish i had a scratch and sniff for you

my bible's aroma
is
comfort
discernment
and
living
i flip through the stopping points
1 samuel, there is no one holy like the lord....
isaiah 61, he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted....
psalm 150, let everything that has breath praise the lord....
matthew 20, in which jesus asks, what do you want me to do for you?
romans 12, then you will be able to test and approve what god's will is....
james 4, submit yourselves, therefore, to god....
my bible's aroma
is
power
wisdom
and
love
so why the days
i don't pick it up?

and for these i am thankful:

298. fear that pushes
299. talking on the phone with my sisters
300. worship with my girl, the one i mentor
301. husbands who kill snakes
302. 125 students
303. weekends to recuperate
304. rain
305. smiles
306. high school football games
307. caffeine

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michelle for hear it on sunday, use it on monday
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29 comments:

  1. Amy SullivanAugust 21, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I ask myself the same thing all the time. When I get so much from reading, why do I go for stretches without?

    303, 303, 303.

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  2. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    rain.

    oh, how I want rain.

    but even more, i can agree with you, the days that i don't pick up my bible are pale in comparison with the days that i do.

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  3. TiffiniAugust 21, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    it must be becaue way down deep i thinnk I can do it...without Him...just like israel....woe are we a people undone. this is good:)
    xo

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  4. Laura@OutnumberedMomAugust 21, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    301 -- there's a story there! 307 - yes, thankful for caffeine. Who can face a classroom full of kids without it?

    Love your scratch n sniff concept. Good question, too. I mine things from my Bible, then ask, "Why don't I do this more often?"

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  5. ConnieAugust 21, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    I love the aroma of old books...yellowed and crackling. Love the aroma of brand new, fresh print pages.

    But I hadn't thought of my Bible's aroma, though the words are ancient and the mercies are new every morning...thank you Kendal as I ponder my Bible's aroma.

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  6. Richella ParhamAugust 22, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    This is LOVELY! My Bible's aroma, more and more, is of comfort. The kind of comfort that has me on my knees, so grateful.

    My poor Bible. It's spent more time in hospital waiting rooms than any book should have to spend. But it sure is a good waiting room companion. :)

    Thanks so much for linking to Grace Imparted!

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  7. At The Picket FenceAugust 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Hi there! I found your blog through Richella's party and have so enjoyed reading your posts this morning. I'm a new follower now!
    Vanessa

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  8. Julie on an adventureAugust 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I love your post, especially the title. I like the "125 students." I wonder what you teach. Thanks !

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  9. Charissa SteynAugust 22, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful words... :)

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  10. JennAugust 22, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I love love your list.. especially the Bibles aroma part.. it is the best! I really enjoyed your blog. Blessings!
    Jenn Hand

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  11. Bethe77August 22, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Such sweet aroma! Yes? Why dont we pick up our bible everyday. It is stalked full of His love and promises. Thank you for this wonderful remeinder why we should never neglect our bible.
    Blessings

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  12. LauraAugust 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I love the rhythm of this, Kendal. And the truth, oh yes. I, too, feel that empty when I neglect that scent. So now, you've moved me. That's pretty cool, right? To change someone's actions with your words?

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  13. Shaunie @ Up the SunbeamAugust 22, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I love this post Kendal, and from your list, #306--Oh yes!!

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  14. Sandra Heska KingAugust 22, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    And with that aroma He saturates us with His fragrance. If I want to smell good, I have to surround myself with that aroma.

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  15. HollyAugust 22, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    So, so beautiful! Love this post.
    blessings!

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  16. ShandaAugust 22, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I love that thought: I wish my bible had aroma too. Yet, then maybe we wouldn't read it and reading takes more effort than sniffing!

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  17. CrittyAugust 22, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I have had several new Bibles over the last few years but I always go back to an old one I got long ago.... it's tattered and written all over and well...it's quite sad looking. But it's my favorite because of the feel, the smell, the familiarness of it. It's like an old friend. Thanks for the reminder of how good the Word feels in my hands...my mind...my heart.

    <3

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  18. Jennifer {Studio JRU}August 22, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Fear that pushes... oh what a gift that is! Looking forward to those football games soon too! :)

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  19. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Love the thought of smelling the Word. The aroma of Christ? The scent of grace? Smells great to me!

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  20. Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comAugust 22, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    And you? The very aroma of Christ. Blessings upon you...

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  21. amandaAugust 23, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    I have an old Bible that was passed down to me and when I open it there's always some kind of treasure in it - written on the side or double underlined. There's such comfort in knowing I'm not the first to need from it. (298 -fear that pushes ... it's good and scary) Thanks for this :)

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  22. Kathleen BasiAugust 23, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I love how people are talking about the aroma of the divine...to me, that's twofold: the scent of incense & the scent of chrism.

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  23. JenniferAugust 23, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Great verses and great question! I ask myself that question a lot about prayer....

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  24. nicAugust 23, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    gorgeous, all of this, but especially #301. :)

    love you today, my girl.

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  25. Cora from Hidden RichesAugust 23, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    My Bible actually has a scent, as it is new, and I just love that "new" aroma. I loved your thoughts here. And I so wonder why in the world I don't run for it as I would my cup of coffee as I catch the aroma of it in the mornings. I savor that rich scent when I open a bag or can of coffee. I breath long and deep every time. I will not forget this, for sure. Just perfect!!!!

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  26. IreneAugust 24, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    I love the aroma of the Bible, how it can give you wisdom, and how it helps change one's perspective.

    Take care and God bless! :-)

    Visiting from On Your Heart Tuesdays

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  27. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Saw your link at A Holy Experience. I like your style! I love the smell of my Bible too. I also am blessed that my husband kills the snakes too:)

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  28. CarrieAugust 24, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    visiting from on your heart Tuesdays. Great share!

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  29. Janis Van KeurenAugust 26, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Your post flows with love and blessings.

    I like a husband who kills snakes. We live in the desert. Snakes is a great fear.

    Blessings,
    Janis

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