Have you ever spent time reading
some of the reviews on Amazon? They can be really helpful when you’re trying to
make a decision on which product to buy. You can take your time and read the
experiences of others, which helps you make an informed decisions when buying
products.
Leaving reviews on Amazon can teach
us some things about thankfulness.
Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim
his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. – 1
Chronicles 16:8
Give
thanks
The first part of this verse talks
about giving thanks to the Lord. But what does giving thanks to God really look
like?
Giving thanks is something that
requires expression. If you don’t express your thanks in some way, the person
you’re thanking will never know that you’re thankful. So, if you’re thankful to
God, you’ve got to express it. You could journal your thankfulness, you could
write a song, or even just express those thoughts in prayer. It doesn’t matter
how your thankfulness is expressed, just that you do let God know that you’re
thankful for all He has done in your life.
Benefits
of thankfulness
Being thankful has some benefits.
The first one is that thankfulness helps others. If we look at the example of
Amazon reviews, when you leave a review, it helps others. It helps people know
if they want to buy the product, or if the product is good. When you express
your thankfulness for a product or for something that God has done, it helps
others.
Being thankful also helps you.
Whether you know it or not, being thankful is good for you. If you’re upset or
feeling depressed, one of the best ways to help yourself out is to be thankful.
You can start thanking God for all the good things in your life. As you do, you
suddenly realize that you’re not as sad or upset anymore. Being thankful helps
you!
Let
others know what God has done
If you were to find a great deal at
a new store, or listen to a great new song, you’d tell people about it. When
you experience something good, you tell others about it. If you bought a great
product online, you’d give it 5 stars, or write a great review. We are wired to
share good news with others.
The problem is, many times we forget
to share the good things God is doing in our lives with others. We know that
God is good and has done great things in our lives, but often, we don’t share
Him with others. We don’t take the time to tell people how God has changed our
lives.
Challenge
yourself to not become unthankful. Decide to express your thanks to God and to
others this week. Choose to give thanks and see how great it is!
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