I just finished reading a great book by a pastor friend of mine, Bruce Hamsher. It is called “Bouquets – Intentional Relationships in Making Disciples”. The idea of the book is that we are an aroma to the people around us. We can either be like a bouquet of flowers or something else that does not smell good.
It was a great read for me because it reminded me how important relationships are. First and foremost our relationship with Jesus needs to keep growing. Bruce talked about baby Christians needing to get fed, but as we grow, we are able to feed ourselves. And as we mature, we can feed others. To mature in our relationship with Jesus Christ, we need to do what He taught. We need to put into action the things we have learned. When you do something it shows that you have learned it and taken it to heart.
Being intentional about investing in people is what God has called us to do. Being aware of those around us that we can be an encouragement to or that we can comfort or that we can pray for.
I hope that I can be a giver of Bouquets to the people around me, how about you?
Hi Chad, I heard about this book and intend to pick up a copy when we get back to NPCC next month. I was wondering if you could tell me the name of the book that Dwight mentioned in this series. I can’t remember the name of it. If you think of it, please let me know.
The book is Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero.