Oh, the Beauty and Holiness of God!
On my first trip to Brazil I bought several souvenirs. I fell in love with the place. I also met the love of my life there, but that's another story. I was very attracted to some of the wood carvings there - can't remember if I purchased this in Fortaleza, Teresina or Brasilia (bad memory recall). I don't think I've ever put this up since I brought it home. I think it has just been sitting somewhere. Anyway, I picked it up and smelled it today. Suddenly a rush came over me. I remembered once again - has been happening a lot lately - all the wonderful things God did in my life through going to Brazil. I have nothing but cherished memories and longing to return there. The smell brought all this back. My response, aside from tears, was to exclaim, "Oh, the beauty and holiness of God!". Praise the Lord of creation who made such things as to arouse the senses in such a way. Praise His name forever! Among the synapses of my brain are memories so precious that words and tongue fail miserably to describe... The Lord sits enthroned in my heart, and through Him, I will live forever!
