Listening and human touch

Two lessons about marriage

Recently, there have been a few films I have seen that talk about the importance of listening and human connection within a marriage.

Here are two of the quick lessons I learned.

First: the importance of listening.

Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger... James 1:19 (ESV)

By effectively listening, people within these films were able to move past their difficulties and show how listening can be one of the most important actions anyone can do for their spouse.

Maybe stop talking for a bit and start listening.

Second: the value of human touch within marriage.

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes... neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore... Revelation 21:4 (ESV)

One of the most heartbreaking scenes in one film was when the on-screen husband refused to hug his wife.

With few words spoken, this relational breakdown managed to show the importance of the touch of someone’s hand, the wiping away of a tear, or the euphoric placement of a well-timed kiss.

My friends, are you listening?

These two simple lessons may be the catalyst for saving marriages worldwide.