Ever sit down with your Bible and still feel distracted, distant, or unsure how to connect with God? You’re not alone. That’s exactly why DaySpring created the Devotional Crossword Puzzle Book: Daily Moments with God — a refreshing way to quiet your mind, engage your heart, and draw closer to Him. Enjoy this excerpt:
“For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.”
2 Corinthians 2:15 NASB
Which scents evoke the strongest feelings or memories for you? Is it gingerbread or clove oranges at Christmas? The seaside air of a childhood vacation? The rose milk lotion that your grandmother wore? Which scents always stir you to close your eyes and remember? Are they good feelings or bad? Regardless, the sense of smell is extremely powerful in reminding us of where we’ve been and whom we’ve been with.
One striking thing about fragrances is that they can always be identified because they are always the same. Cinnamon is cinnamon; sulfur (yuck!) is sulfur. You know it when you smell it.
Jesus Himself has a fragrance. And whether a person likes Him or not, He is known. A person cannot be confronted with Him and not be changed, and a person cannot forget the impact of His influence. As you and I get to know Him, we begin to take on the fragrance of Christ. Sweet to anyone with an open heart and bitter to those who aren’t interested, the presence of Jesus in us makes an impact on others. We can change the world that way. We can leave the essence of His love and grace everywhere we go, and pray that the scent of our Savior becomes the sweetest smell that anyone will ever remember.
God, make me a diffuser for the fragrance of Christ! Make me more and more like You so people will be drawn to Your presence. Amen.
The Devotional Crossword Puzzle Book: Daily Moments With God has thirty-six devotions like the one you just read, each one pointing you to a loving God who cares deeply for you. After each devotion, you’ll find a crossword puzzle with clues that directly correspond with that day’s message and Scripture passages! You’re invited to refresh your spirit with what it needs most — the presence of God. As you read the devotions and work through the puzzles, you will engage with His Word, listen for His voice, and find rest in His arms.
Get comfy, grab a pencil, and get ready for your heart to be warmed, your spirit to be refreshed, and your mind to be both challenged and inspired.
We LOVE this devotional puzzle book, and we think you will too… so we’re giving away FIVE copies*! To enter, just leave a comment below.
What a beautiful reminder of the presence & impact we have when Christ is in us.
Especially liked the example of the different scents & how they evoke a ‘pleasant’ association or not so much!
Thinking this devo would be the perfect gift for my aging mom!
This seems like a great way to end the day!
What a great idea! As soon as I saw the title I thought, ‘I want to check that out!”. ❤️
An enticing read! Love the scents and colors of every season. I also start my day with a crossword puzzle and may do another if time permits during the day.
My Mother is 88 years old and loves crossword puzzles. She loves the Lord and I know she would love this. Thanks for the chance to enter the giveaway.
Such a blessing to be in God’s word every day. Crossword puzzles are a fantastic way to start your morning
Thank you so much for reminding me to spend quality uninterrupted time with God.
This is so timely! Such a good perspective reminder as share Christ in these challenging days. Praying that our kids will soften their hearts and find Jesus sweet fragrance once again.
I love Crossword puzzles and Jesus. What a perfect combination!
Last night a friend spoke to a group of us about aromatherapy, I can’t wait to send this morning’s devotion to her. The book looks amazing!
I love this!, I am such a word nerd and love crossword puzzles. Thank you for this opportunity and thank you for this fun way to study the Bible. Sharon A.
This devotion is a good way to relax your mind so you can focus on God; who He is and what He has done for you. It will also help in searching the Scriptures more. I believe you won’t be able to help wanting to know Him more and draw closer to Him.
As I read this devotional today, I was thinking about how someone’s fragrance can rub off on others. For instance, if I hug someone who is wearing cologne, I may carry that scent with me. So, if I stay close to Jesus, I will carry His scent to others.
The (In)Courage devotionals that I receive each morning through my email are such a blessed way to begin my day as I seek God’s guidance and peace. Thank you.
Thank you for today’s devotion and such a sweet combination with puzzles!
What a beautiful thought, “leaving the essence of Christ” wherever I go. May this be my prayer and purpose.
Thank You for a refreshing way to quiet our minds, engage our hearts and draw closer to GOD with a Daily Devotional Crossword Puzzles !
Beautiful… I LOVE crossword puzzles and have such a distractable mind…. I would love this! Thank you!
What a great way to refresh our senses with Jesus. Reminds me of my daddy doing his crossword every morning.
Thank you!
Reading the devotion this morning evoked many memories thinking about different scents associated with different things and times in my life. Scent is a powerful reminder and association.
The new devotional with crossword puzzles would be a great way to connect with God
I do a silly crossword puzzle every day. How much more meaningful it would be to work a puzzle that brings me closer to God!!
Scents have played an important role in revealing truths from my early childhood and helped me make vital connections.
This crossword puzzle book looks like a great way to make connections too, while staying focused on God’s goodness!
love the idea of the puzze along with the devotional message.. just a reinforcer for the heart.
Am very intrigued by this crossword puzzle devotional.
This looks fun and encouraging.
Thank you for the lovely devotion. I would love to win a copy to help me dig deeper into scripture and to know more about God.
I long to know Jesus as my best friend and I love crossword puzzles.
What a clever way to connect with God and Scripture. I’d love to win a copy.
This is wonderful! I just started doing the crossword puzzles in my daily newspaper, but a devotional crossword would be so much better, combining two things I love!
I love these devotions early in the morning… starts my day out right! Thank you!
This devotion was a wonderful one to start my day as I always look to them every single day for hope and encouragement. This book really seems like a great way to lead us to lean more to God and also the Scripture. I am not very good at crossword puzzles, I would love to have a copy of the book as I am sure it would help me in my dark season that I find myself in. Thank you doing this book. I wish my mother was still here with us as she loved crossword puzzles and always used ink……………Betsy Basile
I would love this so much!
I would definitely give this crossword puzzle book to my sis-in-law, who does crossword puzzles everyday. I think the devotional would be an encouragement to her.
Great article, I never thought of fragrances in association with Jesus or in His followers. Very interesting.
I am blessed to that I receive (in) courage devotions each morning. They always are an encouragement. Thank you ladies for using the talents God has given you.
What a wonderful idea.
God is so GOOD! Yesterday I had a conversation with my son about scents bringing us to specific memories and places…I have been a long time believer but have discovered how much I’ve allowed the worries of the day distract and keep me from my First Love. Reading this devotion I know that he sees me and he loves me deeply.
Great word! The line about the fragrance of Christ being bitter to those not interested makes so much sense. Sadly, I have literally seen a “switch flip” when I’ve encountered someone who just doesn’t believe. It’s so sad and disheartening to see.
What a clever and engaging idea! Looking forward to Daily Moments with God!
This would make a nice way to engage family in learning about the Lord.
Isn’t God so wonderful! I want to spend more time with Him so the fragrance of Jesus permeates me and others.