It's true that all people communicate both verbally and non-verbally, which may be either helpful and appropriate or discouraging and confusing. In the marriage relationship complaints abound of too little communication, and what does exist is restricted to addressing conflicts and other problems.
Distractions prevent important issues from being addressed, leaving a relationship stranded in emotional distance, which then contributes to effective communication becoming nonexistent. Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another speaking the truth in a spirit of love so that you may grow in ways Christ Jesus intended. The best communication takes place when each person is engaged and willing to participate rather than be distracted.
Loving communication is empowered by turning off all distractions, including cell phones. God intends that we communicate in order that love for one another will remain strong and enduring. So remember, “The right word spoken at the right time is like precious gold set in silver.”
Wise conversation is way over the head of fools; in a
serious discussion they haven’t a clue.
~Proverbs 24:7 The Message
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