Long-lasting Fragrance

A Mini Devotional

“When we obey Him, every path He guides us on is fragrant with His loving-kindness and His truth.” Psalm 25:10 TLB

Whenever I walk into a room that is filled with the fragrance of pure enjoyment (“Patchouli” comes to mind)—a fragrance that envelopes my senses and makes me happy, something that I wish would never dissipate—this is a fragrance that reminds me of God’s everlasting love for me.

God is good to those who choose to walk in obedience in every path, whether difficult and painful, or easy and pleasant. He gives us a choice to obey or disobey, and His grace enables us to obey Him when our hearts and minds are focused on Him.

When we choose to obey, His mercy and faithfulness abound, and we experience that delicious aroma; but when we disobey, God still loves us, but we must endure the consequences of our choice which may delay a blessing that He has for us. This is how we learn.

Today, let’s be reminded to walk in obedience and inhale that special aroma.

Thank You, Lord, for loving us. We ask for guidance on the path of obedience to Your will. Amen.