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God Talk

While we often talk about God at camp, recent research found that people generally don’t talk about Him much. Only 7 percent of the people who took the survey said they talk about “God stuff” regularly.

And people who go to church aren’t that different. In the survey, only 13 percent of the church attendees said they had a God-related conversation about once a week.

Why do you suppose that is?

One possibility is that God is important to us and talking about important things is harder than “Did you finish the math homework?” or “Are you going to the party?”

Another possibility is that in some parts of the world talking about God can be dangerous and lead to attacks or imprisonment. Maybe it even feels dangerous in your neighborhood.

God taught us that talking about Him can be a normal, natural part of everyday life. God’s people can talk about God’s ways with friends and family, older people, and even kids— ”when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up” (Deuteronomy 11:19). Like riding a bike or using a computer program, talking about God is a skill to learn and then practice.

God wants us to talk about Him. Take a chance, rely on God’s Spirit, and try letting God become a normal, natural part of your everyday conversations.

Written by Our Daily Bread

How could you work God into a conversation about what you did last night, what you study at school, or what you plan for the weekend? Look for an opportunity to talk about Him today.

Dear God, please help me to talk with others about You today. Please lead me by the Holy Spirit to share what You’ve done for me.