Communicate

Anyone ever had a conflict born out of poor communication? It seems to me that a majority of the problems we face, especially relationship problems, could be avoided if there were clear communication.

Being a good communicator takes a lot of work. Whether it's communicating with friends, communicating with employees, or communicating with your spouse, if you do not clearly express your needs and expectations, problems will most definitely arise. We have to learn to say what we mean and mean what we say.

Good communication requires more than your mouth. It also requires your ears. How often have you missed what someone was saying because you were rehearsing your response in your head? When people are talking, LISTEN!!! Pay attention. If you do, maybe you can understand what they are saying, and react appropriately when they are finished.

All relationships hinge on communication. I have heard that my entire life. Like most things I was told as a kid (that I thought were complete junk at the time), I've found that old saying to be dead on.

As a Christian, communicating has even greater significance. We have the responsibly of communicating on behalf of Jesus himself (Ephesians 5:20). We have the obligation and opportunity to communicate the absolute truth of Jesus as Savior. A task we cannot afford to do poorly.

Communicating is what I do. It is a huge part of my job. Daily, I have to communicate with people who are looking for advice, answers, and encouragement. Each week I have the huge task of communicating God's Word. I stand (or sit) before a group of people who need something they can live by. A group of people who are searching for how the Bible can make a difference in their daily lives. If I fail to do this clearly, if I fail to be true to Jesus, there are eternal consequences.

Commit to being a better communicator.