For God's Sake Share Something

It is becoming increasingly obvious to me that as Christians in the UK we have effectively 'de-skilled' ourselves in terms of sharing God-related anecdotes with each other. They don't have to be mega events or wow-factor stories, just the simplest of observation would suffice. Sadly there seems to be a reluctance even to share with fellow believers - if we can't share with our brothers and sisters in Christ then what are our chances with those who don't believe?

Hebrews 3:13 exhorts us to encourage one another daily. Psalm 105:2 suggests the same, along with other verses that can be found in either testament.

Even today's secular field of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) recognises the value of the regular practice of being grateful, suggesting taking time once a week to list even the smallest of things to be thankful for. The Bible writers were ahead of the times ...

But we need not assume we just have to tap into the power of positive thinking. If your week has been a disaster be honest and share that too: bring it before God just like the psalmists did (and the prophets, e.g. Jeremiah 20:14 !). Such honesty can also be good for mission too - our unbelieving friends need to know that our faith doesn't equate to plastic smiles but rather believes through struggle and the hard realities of life.

So go on, break the habit of 21st Century UK Christians and share the thankfulness for an event, something you have seen, or something you have heard. Go public!