Can You Hear Me Now? // Thursday E-Devotion

That is the culture phrase everyone is using … “can you hear me know?” One of the things we learn from such a statement is that if you hit on the right thing, it will grow like a wild fire. What that cute little byline says is this: communication is vital.

“But if we walk in the light, God himself being the light, we also experience a shared life with one another, as the sacrificed blood of Jesus, God's Son, purges all our sin.” 1 John 1:7 (MSG)

“Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24 (NLT)

Communication is the #1 reason for divorce, we are told. It is also the number one reason for problems when we pass or get through our spiritual connections with God. We must work on our communication skills to have all healthy relationships. Think about it.

It is your choice and mine to see that people can hear us. I am not talking about being selfish or getting you way. I am talking about sharing life together and communicating well.

Can you hear me now? That may be a question we need to ask more often.

“Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Rejoice. Change your ways. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NLT)

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