"Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people." - 1 Chronicles 16:8
Many people have terrible habits; one I loathe is gossiping. It amazes me how people, even Christians, spread news of death and destruction. Some even say that they are just "sharing so you will know how to pray." Do they not realize that is the job of the Holy Spirit to give us what to pray for even when we don't know how or what? What they are really doing is spreading the enemy's lies. Instead of spreading the news of a loving Savior who is seeking a relationship, they enjoy telling you about broken relationships, divorce, abortions, addictions, and other heart breaking news. We are called to be a witness of the goodness of the Lord to people who feel like they have no hope.
I confess I have an unusual habit; I eavesdrop on other people's conversations, only in public places like restaurants. It's not that I am nosey, but I like to hear what other people are talking about because it makes for interesting things to write about. Sometimes, my eavesdropping, has led me into opportunities to witness to couples sitting at a neighboring table. But the thing I don't do enough is thank God. Yes, I thank Him every morning for just being God, for salvation, for blessings, for peace, for health, and for every little thing I misplace that He reveals to me before I get stressed out. But I don't always stop in the middle of work or school or eating or living, just to thank God for being God. The Bible tells us to give thanks, then call on the Lord, and then to tell somebody who God is and what He has done for you.
Often we get the part of the scripture that says "Call on God." We ask Him for way too much sometimes, but I need to work more on giving thanks and then telling somebody. Just today a dear sister called me to share how the Lord had confirmed the prayer journal entries with a message that she heard today. That is what God expects us to do. We shouldn't just pray or even give thanks, but we should stand up and be a witness. God wants to do the same thing for others that He does for us, but many of His children are lost and don't know His plan for them. That is why it is important for us to spread the love.
Focus
- Pray a prayer of thanks to God just because He is God.
- Ask God to reveal to you people who you need to witness to.
- Seek God for the strength and courage to witness to a stranger or to someone who intimidates you or someone you may have assumed wouldn't receive a word from you.
- Ask God to give you more opportunities to tell someone your testimony or something God has done as a result of this prayer journal. (It is a good way to share the challenge.)
- Thank God for the person who stepped out in faith and began to tell you about what Jesus did for them. (You don't know how the enemy probably attacked them after reaching out to you.)
- Praise God for the word of God and His instructions for our lives.
Remember
God is worthy of all praise and honor. We give all glory to God for the things He has done in our lives and in the lives of our loved ones.
Be blessed!
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