Communication Makes a Difference

Communication Makes a Difference

            Positive, consistent communication makes a difference in relationships.  As a therapist in training, I am forever practicing communication techniques with my clients.  In my own relationships, I try to speak without judgment, with understanding, and with clear descriptions of what I am thinking and feeling.  It truly makes a difference in the way people respond to me and how I feel understood in conversations.  This week started my second and final rotation of my Love Languages challenge.  I started back up with Words of Affirmation.  To accomplish this, I decided to put into practice what I know to be true from life experience and research, what I am told from the pulpit, and what the Bible states countless times: be in constant communication with God.

            Everyday this week, I spent time speaking to God three times a day.  This was actually easier to accomplish than expected!  Surprise, surprise!  I prayed on my commute into work, over my lunch break, and before bed.  Oh my gosh, this was such a great experience!  I am going to adapt and continue this experience daily from now on.  What I noticed in myself was that it become more comfortable, effortless, and humbling to talk to God more frequently.  Instead of praying once a day and feeling like I really had to say something super meaningful in order to please God, I just enjoyed spending time sharing with Him about my day and any concerns that popped up.  The amazing honor it was to talk to Him as often as I wanted really began to sink in.  Super humbling!  I feel closer to God and more in-tune to His voice and direction.  <3  

Month	February	March	March	March	March
Week Starting	25	4th	11th	18th	25th
Love Language being used	Quality Time	Words of Affirmation	Gifts	Physical Touch	Acts of Service
How?	Pray/talk to God three times a day.	Share with an acquaintance/stranger how good God is.	To be announced!	To be  announced!	To be announced!