Something About the Smell

There is something special about the smell of outdoors. The grass in the sun, wood burning in the fire... its ability to bring back memories without much strife, to recollect fond memories of the past, is fascinating. Today while I was doing my devotionals, I sat there in the backyard just reminiscing the good memories that I had because of this one familiar smell of the grass that I recalled. The memories from my youth soccer leagues, to college summer days, to the times that I spent under the avocado trees in New Zealand, all flowed into my head so easily.
These memories are so pleasant and I am grateful that I have had these times, but I realize that these are times from the past. Something I cannot get back permanently. However, we serve a God that is constant. Who is encompassing of the past, present, and future. I realize that it was the same God who was with me during my soccer games, cheering me on even in my oblivious phase in college, and pouring His heart out to me during my precious encounters with Him at DTS. I am truly blessed to serve Him who was with me from the past and forever will be in my future.