7 Days To Open Up Your LifeSample

Listening

 

You know what's easy? Talking.

 

You know what's not so easy? You've probably already guessed.

 

Listening isn't the easiest thing in the world to do, especially when you already have so many things to say, but when it comes to loving your spouse creatively, active listening is one of the best things you can do.

 

Sometimes we think "listening" means "not talking" or, worse, "waiting for them to stop talking so I can finally say what I want to." No, listening to your spouse—really   listening to them—is as much a spiritual practice as it is a communication practice.

 

When you actively listen to your spouse, you're engaging with them emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Because sometimes, in the midst of listening, the Lord can prompt you to hear something special, something that, when the time comes, you can speak into. Or maybe you just need to hear something so that your understanding of your spouse gets deepened.

 

You'll go so much deeper and build so much more foundational relationship with your spouse if you listen first, so make listening your default position and watch the creativity flood into your relationship.