Sense of Smell...

When I returned home after being out for the evening, I was greeted by an unpleasant stench...the trash needed to be taken out, which I did immediately. I had been inside most of the day with the smell and it didn't really phase me. It was only when I left the trash and then returned to it, did I discover how stink it really was. Our lives are like that sometimes. We can be in a stinking or messy situation, and it doesn't even phase us. It is only when someone brings it to our attention, or we have a chance to get away from the situation for a while, do we really realize how stinking it is. That is why it is such a blessing when God puts folks in your life to help your sense of smell. You may not like it at first, because it seems like you are always being called on your stuff. If it's the truth, then you will have to deal with it sooner or later...it's not going anywhere. If you are the person pointing out the stinking, though it maybe the truth, do it in love. Steak and baked potato is appealing on a plate with sour cream and butter on the side. Steak and baked potato on a garbage can lid with sour cream and butter on the side...not so much. As you start the beginning of this work week, check your sense of smell. If something in your life is giving off an unpleasant scent, you may want to check it and even throw it out. Even if you don't agree with what I said, thank you for seeing it Jen's way.