Be a Love Linguist
Today's Devotional Reading: John 7,8
December 20, 2009
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
"Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say." (John 8:43)
TODAY'S WORD
Most of us grow up learning the language of our parents. As we grow up we might learn additional languages, usually with much more effort. Regardless of how many languages we speak our native tongue is still the easiest to speak and understand.
It is the same way in our relationships. We tend to give others the same kind of love and attention that is most familiar to us yet we are surprised when they don't understand what we are trying to communicate.
To some, actions speak louder than words, so they show their love through acts of service. To others, gifts of appreciation make them feel loved, so they tend to show their love to others by finding just the right gift.
Each of us needs to learn to speak a variety of languages if we are to successfully communicate to those we care for the most. The more we speak in these languages, the more comfortable we feel and the more those around us understand. By immersing ourselves in our spouse or children's love language, the more likely they are to receive our love and appreciation in the way we truly want them to.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
God, I will learn a new language this week so the people I love will understand how I feel about them. Help me discern the best way to communicate my love to others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
We sure love you!
Eric & Rita
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