Perfumed Letters - Robin T. Smith

Every woman knows how special it is to select just the right perfume...and how a scent can capture an experience or evoke a memory like nothing else. In Perfumed Letters, Robin Smith offers a refreshing spiritual revelation regarding the intimacy of perfume, known as a woman's anointing. She uses powerful, evocative images from the Bible and life experiences to illustrate how God refines, presses, and fashions our individual scents as pleasing to the Lord. 

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, and I admit I was surprised... but it was a pleasant surprise. Smith uses several examples of the correlation of perfume and our faith... even our signature styles of worship and attitude toward God. The author writes with wit, wisdom and an honesty that can reach out to those who feel like they have nothing --- no pleasing aroma --- to offer the Lord. She also covers when our perfume has become a stench rather an enticement. Some of the things she writes on definitely points out that we are of different generations, but we simply use phrases that I am unfamiliar with. The point is made and actually helps me to relate a bit more to younger people.

I loved the chapter on being fragranced for seasons. It's a vivid reminder that we not only have the literal seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, but also the seasons/periods of time in our spiritual journey. During this time we sometimes have to remember our fragrances of spiritual blessings available to all. Remember that you are a perfumed letter, personally sent by God, to send the message of his love to others. This book is sure to resonate with many and make you more aware that, according to 2 Corinthians 2:15, "Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing."

 I received a free copy of this book to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. I am part of The CWA Review Crew.