Don’t Keep the Goodness of God to Yourself!

Psalm 105:1 (KJV) says,

“O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.”

Sometimes we treat gratitude like a quiet, private thing. We whisper a quick “thank you” to God in our prayers and then go on with our day. But this verse reminds us that thanksgiving is not meant to stay hidden. It is meant to be shared.

When God blesses your life, that blessing becomes a testimony. When God answers a prayer, that answer becomes a story. When God carries you through a hard season, that experience becomes encouragement for someone else who is walking through their own valley.

The Psalmist says, “Make known His deeds among the people.” In other words, talk about what God has done. Tell somebody how He helped you. Let the goodness of God roll off your tongue like a song that refuses to stay silent.

You never know who needs to hear it.

Somebody around you today may be wondering if God still answers prayer. Somebody may be questioning whether God sees their struggle. And your story—your simple testimony—might be the reminder they need that God is still working.

So today, don’t just carry gratitude in your heart. Share it with your voice.

Give thanks to the Lord.

Call upon His name.

And let the world know what He has done.

Because when we tell the story of God’s goodness, we don’t just celebrate the past—we strengthen someone else’s faith for the future.