Links

Join

Forums

Find Help

Recovery Readings

Spiritual Meditations

Chat

Contact


Go Back   Bluidkiti's Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Help/Support Forums > Daily Recovery Readings, Spiritual Meditations and Prayers > Daily Spiritual Meditations
Register FAQ Community Calendar Arcade Today's Posts Search Chat Room

Share This Forum!  
 
        

Daily Spiritual Meditations Post spiritual meditations here to read and feel free to share.

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 12-05-2014, 10:21 AM   #1
bluidkiti
Administrator
 
bluidkiti's Avatar
 

Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 74,237
Default Do you ever say one thing & your spouse hears a different message than you intended?

Living Free Every Day

Today's Scripture

"Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." 1 John 3:18 NIV

Thoughts for Today

Do you ever say one thing and your spouse hears a totally different message than you intended?

Faulty communication is a common cause of marital conflict. In fact, most married couples experience miscommunication at times. One message is sent, but a different one is received. This week we will look at some keys to successful communication.

One thing we need to remember is that the words we say don't necessarily determine what is heard. Our tone of voice, facial expression and overall body language usually speak louder than words. Timing is also important. Consider what kind of a day your spouse has had and pressures that might be having an impact. Other communication keys include thinking before speaking, maintaining eye contact, listening before answering and building up rather than pulling down.

Consider this…

One sure way to avoid miscommunication is to frequently say the three words "I love you" to your spouse. There are also many non-verbal ways you can express your love. Plan a special dinner or trip, buy something you know he or she has been wanting, help with a project your spouse is working on. Husbands, let your wife have a day all for herself occasionally. All these acts are really ways of communicating your love.

God communicates his love to us not only through his words, but through his actions. We need to do the same.

Prayer

Father, help me express love to my spouse through my body language and actions as well as my words. In Jesus' name …

These thoughts were drawn from…

Committed Couples: God's Plan for Marriage & the Family by Jimmy Ray Lee
__________________
"No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy
AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K.
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt
We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time!
God says that each of us is worth loving.
bluidkiti is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to bluidkiti For Sharing:
Sponsored Links
Post New ThreadReply  

Bookmarks


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
What Kind of Message Do You Carry? MajestyJo Alcohol, Drugs and Other Addictions Recovery 5 09-21-2014 01:33 AM
A Special Recovery Message for You Right Now dickb A.A. History With Dick B. 0 03-31-2014 12:57 AM
God's Daily Message - September bluidkiti Daily Spiritual Meditations 11 09-20-2013 11:26 AM
The Message Of Reconciliation bluidkiti Daily Spiritual Meditations 0 08-16-2013 01:56 PM
God's Daily Message - August bluidkiti Daily Spiritual Meditations 5 08-09-2013 11:25 AM


Click here to make a Donation

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:49 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.