Tuesday October 15, 2013

Psalm 13:5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.

When I first met Donna 44 years ago and through the early years of our marriage she wore a wonderful perfume named Most Precious. It was the only perfume that she would ever wear and she wore it regularly. The fragrance was so special and so her. Unfortunately in the early 80s they quit making it. Then several years ago, we discovered some Most Precious on eBay and were able to purchase it. It was so delightful to have the perfume again.

One of the special memories associated with having the perfume again involves our son,
Andrew. He came home after we had received and opened the perfume. I had the perfume box out of sight and I asked him to close his eyes and tell me what he smelled. I then held the box near his nose and he immediately exclaimed, “That’s Mom!” He was born in 1980, so his early years were a time when Donna wore Most Precious. Even though it had been many years since she had worn the fragrance, he instantly recognized it.

This idea of having a fragrance that characterizes us came to mind this morning as I was
praying and worshipping with a wonderful song that we have sung at church – I Give You My Heart by Reuben Morgan of Hillsong. When singing it my thoughts went to the coming week – I want the message of this song to resonate within me daily. It is not just for Sunday – it is for every day. I want it to be the “fragrance” of my life – of our lives – each and every day. Slowly, read the words and allow them to bless you.

I Give You My Heart by Reuben Morgan

This is my desire to honor You
Lord with all my heart
I worship You
All I have within me
I give You praise
all that I adore is in You

Lord I give You my heart
I give You my soul
I live for You alone
Every breath that I take
Every moment I’m awake
Lord have Your ways in me

When you have time, I have attached a link to Hillsong singing this song at a concert. Join them in worshiping our incredible Lord. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZGzu6oI9b4

About Don Schmidt

Beginning in the fall of 2009, Don was VP of Operations & Director of Student Life for 2 years at Williamson Christian College in Franklin, TN - a wonderful, accredited 4 year college for adult learners. That is where he started writing the devotionals. The passion of his heart is to love God and to help others learn to love God more and more. He grew up in St. Joseph, MI - Class of '66. Graduated from Michigan State in '70 and Wheaton Grad School in '78. Thunderous conversion October 11, 1968. He and Donna were engaged 2 hrs & 15 minutes after they met August 25, 1969 at a Christian camp in Georgia. They married in '70 and have 4 wonderful sons. Most of his adult career has been in business in NE Ohio. They lived for 20 years in Peninsula, OH. They attended St. Luke's Ministries (Anglican) in Copley, OH for many years. Seven years ago they were reassigned by the Lord to attend River of Life Community Church in Hudson, OH. St. Luke's prayerfully sent them off on this new adventure with much love.

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