In order for successful relationships to remain vibrant and alive, there must be healthy, unrestrained communication. Open communication binds a family together through the difficult days each relationship is destined to experience. Communication depends on listening as much as it does on clearly articulating what needs to be said.
Saying what you mean in straightforward language is a necessity for being understood. That does not mean yelling or screaming and using offensive words to the one hearing what you want to communicate. Remember, it’s hard to listen when your thoughts race ahead to formulate a response, especially if what you’re hearing is difficult to accept.
Most everyone is receptive to straight talk if spoken with integrity and concern for the integrity of the listener. When we're receptive to hearing what God has to say to us in worship, prayer, and Scripture, he speaks so we can understand. So listen closely and thoroughly and he will direct you in ways that lead to life and peace.
A bad motive can’t achieve a good end; double-talk
brings you double trouble.
~Proverbs 17:20 The Message
Whatever you have to say, let your ‘yes’ be a plain ‘yes’
and your ‘no’ be a plain ‘no’ – anything more than this has a taint of evil.
~Matthew 5:37 Phillips – The New Testament in Modern
English
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