| November
6 Public Thanks
Some people are naturally more outgoing than
others. Some people love life in the
spotlight. Others hate attention and
prefer to stay away from crowds and places where
they can't blend in.
All of this is fine because God made each of
us differently. Some people are attention
grabbers and others are introverts. What
we must be careful of is that our personality is
not used as an excuse for not thanking or
worshipping God.
Perhaps we are not meant to lead others in
thanksgiving but we should never be ashamed to
give thanks to God in public. This can
mean praying before a meal in a restaurant or
being willing to share your testimony with
someone.
Thanking God in public doesn't have to be a
big thing. All we need to really do is
acknowledge God for what we have whether it's
our food, our talents, or our salvation.
We don't have to give a speech or have any well
prepared thoughts.
Giving thanks in public shouldn't be any more
intimidating than simply being in public.
In the end it is just letting others know that
we are thankful for what God has given us. |
