Communication

Communication

One of the biggest problems in life today is the lack of communication between people, especially within a marriage. Sometimes we go about our day and fail to communicate with people who matter. Possibly sometimes our head is so filled with what has to be done that we just assume that other people know what is happening and what needs to be done. However, by doing this, we show them  no dignity or respect.

Assumptions are dangerous and kill the moment. Husbands and wives assume that, 'this will be done,' and, 'we'll go there today,' etc etc without telling the other partner what they're planning. Sometimes we're tempted to hide certain things from our partners because we want to protect them, 'they don't need to know about this.' Sadly,  the other partner can pick up on something not being right and can form an assumption, only to get it all wrong. Arguments can then take place and we have a division.
This can happen in the workplace too, especially in a church. If the communication isn't good, people can feel left out and may feel rejected and of no value. Communication is essential.

When communication has been neglected, bad feeling can take place and then the devil can have a heyday with our thought life. The devil loves to bring division. It can split churches and work places alike. Don't forget:

"Stay alert! Watch out, for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:7  New Living Translation

Remember, what Kenneth Copeland says, 'If you let him into the back seat of the car, fretting soon he's gonna want to drive.' Given the opportunity, the devil will rip up whatever he can. He's no one's friend and if we let him in, he'll be only too glad to come in.

In Christian marriage, we're called to pray together. However, if there's division between us - a wall, that joining together is not there. there's a rift and we'll get no blessing from that until we put it right.

What is the communication like within your marriage. Does it need to improve? What is the communication like in your church, spot on or is there room for improvement.
God communicates with us, He expects us to communicate with people too, otherwise people become hurt, confused and feel as if they're surplus to requirements

Romans 12:10 in the New Living Translation says:
"Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honouring each other."