If God had a smell

He will shield you with his wings! They will shelter you. His faithful promises are your armor. 

 I have known fear in my life. 

I have known loneliness too,

and a hefty dose of uncertainty.. .

and all to the measure of late-night-numb-face-can't-pray-levels.

I have cried uncle, or rather screamed it.

I would love to tell you that at these times I heard an audible voice from God...I haven't so much. 

But I have truths and promises hidden, and friends who will sit with me. 

God told me that in times like this he wraps me up in his feathers. 

I know what this smells like. I used to have a adopted parrot who had 11 owners and was a chronic feather plucker. I would hold him close to my face and feel his warmth.

He smells like new feathers to me. 

He also smells like wine...

when i needed it most in my life God gave me a gift;

the smell of wine overcomes me at church...no matter where I sit. 

So to me, He smells like feathers and wine

which is the best way express love.... adoption and sacrifice