What is the secret to good communications with God and Others?
CONVERSATIONS:
Q. What is the secret to good communications with God and Others?
Effective communication is very necessary in building a strong relationship, family, or industry.
Google’s executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, in his book, “How Google Works”, emphasizes how powerful good communication built Google.
Oren Jacob, former Chief Technical Officer of Pixar , also reveals creative communication as one of the keys of Pixar’s success in producing 12 blockbuster films.
The Bible too, has many verses on how to relate to others effectively.
There are too many to mention, but here are a few:
1. Physical: Be Fully Present. Take time to Listen.
Have you ever met a person who was physically present, but his mind was engaged elsewhere? How did that make you feel?
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It’s been said that “we have 2 ears to listen and 1 mouth to speak, so that we listen twice as much as we speak”.
Q. Do you spend time listening/reading God’s word to learn from Him?
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2. Emotions: Speak to edify and build up.
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29 (ESV)
3. Spirit: Speak the truth with the right spirit.
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 (ESV)
“The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.” Psalm 37:30 (ESV)
In relating to God, realize that God Himself, is eager to communicate with you.
The verses below show just how much God is fully present and readily available to connect with us at any time of the day or in any situation. God himsef wants to edify and encourage you!
Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139:7-10
Q. Have you ever thought: “My problem is too petty for God to listen to?” How do those verses above prove how God cares for you?
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Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for being a God who is fully present, and a father who wants to communicate with me. Thank You that you have given me your words, because the more I listen to your words or read the Bible, the more wisdom I will have.
The more wisdom I have, the more I will be able to relate and communicate with others effectively. Holy Spirit, may the words of my mouth and my thoughts be pleasing to God first, before I even express them. Help me speak the truth in love in a way that honors you and builds others up, in Jesus name, Amen.
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 (ESV)
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