We are surrounded with friends and family this time of year. Undoubtedly, a few of them are studying our lives to understand our faith. The holidays provide opportunities to share our faith with people we care about, and we can walk into every holiday occasion ready to honor God.

Paul told the Colossian church, “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.” How will your holidays change if your purpose is to honor the name of the Lord Jesus by your words and actions? Jesus would love for you to walk closely with him, allowing him to be the author of all you say and do.

Our gratitude to the Lord can be expressed in the way we treat others and through our sincere words of thanksgiving. People will be expressing the many things in their lives for which they are thankful. We can express our gratitude for God the Father, the giver of “all things.”

The most effective witness for the Lord is found in the person who speaks words of gratitude for God and then lives with deeds that reflect their close, personal relationship with God, their King. 

Christians can enter a room with the goal of honoring God, and he will provide the opportunities for us. When we do “everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,” others will know he is our Lord. We will express our thanks in both word and deed.

Wisdom is offering our gratitude to God. How will you wisely and gratefully impact your circles this holiday season? Begin by offering your gratitude to God the Father in the name of Jesus. Your words and deeds will surely follow that praise.