The only words that stood out to me in today's QT were "aroma" and "fragrance". The devotional explains that these words are referring to the burnt offerings from the Old Testament. Even though we don't physically give God sacrifices or offerings anymore, we still need to offer things up to Him - control of our lives, our hearts, our money, etc., etc. It's interesting because this past week, my Bible study class looked at how our views change when we consider ourselves offerings to God. It drastically changes everything. What was once easily overlooked in the past can no longer just be ignored - how can we possibly offer something dirty up to God? We should offer up something that will leave a sweet aroma, a sweet fragrance for God. But when our hearts are filled with sin to the brim, then what will inevitably spill out when we stumble.. is sin.

I desire to be the aroma of Christ, a sacrifice in which God is well pleased. In order for that to happen, I need a clean heart, a heart that will spill out Christ's fragrance rather than sin. "It's not that we are good or important enough to be the fragrance that pleases God, but it's Christ in us that gives off the fragrance to the world around us." That is both liberating and humbling. But how I can apply this practically is the real issue. I want to try this one day at a time, so tomorrow I want to try going through the day with Christ in control. I always get so frustrated and irritated with things that are out of my control, but I want to change my mindset and have a prayerful heart so I can be at peace with whatever God throws at me tomorrow. Wish me luck hehe!