armpits

Last night as we're eating supper, Yates asked Seth why one of his classmates was so mad coming out of the lunchroom. And as only a Down Syndrome child can say, "my teacher said his armpits smell; he needs to take a bath."

All of us at the table almost had to go take a bath after that comment!

Though he may be a special educ. student Seth's classmate didn't like to hear the bad news about his stinky self! But neither do I ... I don't like it when people point out my sin and stench. I'd much rather them just tell me how good, how attractive, how well mannered, how wonderful I am. Sure, they'd have to lie to do it, but at least I'd feel better. Why isn't God all about making me "feel better" about myself? Maybe he's more concerned with me embracing the thing that really is "better" - that'd be Him!

So feel free to remind me of my stinkiness and foul sin. I'll get mad and run out of the lunchroom, but God will meet me there and once again offer me the cleansing of Christ's blood and the sweet aroma of His Spirit.

smelly, but loved,
Burt