A perfume bottle vs. a river

There’s a true story I’ve heard about a modern-day prince who came back home from his studies abroad to find that the beautiful river next to his palace had deteriorated into a massive sewage canal. Unable to bear the stench, in frustration, he opened up some expensive perfume bottles and threw them into the river.

It sounds like a futile effort, which of course it is but I began to ponder – isn’t that how it is with some of us. We get so overwhelmed with the stench of sin that we pull up our sleeves and get down to cleaning it our own way. Of course, our perfume bottles can hardly impact the stench of a river.

But what does God have to say about this? He says, “Come to me!” As if that was not enough, he gives us other assurances too!

If you’re struggling under the weight of living, take it to Him who watches over you. He knows how best to care for you!

Be blessed this day.

Picture credit: fleurdelisperfumes.com