There's a great line in the movie Cool Hand Luke, which says, "What we have heah is a failyah to communicate." I really like that line because it sums up the reason for some of the most difficult situations I have found myself in - lack of adequate communication.
There have been times when things fell apart because proper instruction/direction was not forthcoming. Or, maybe the instruction/direction was given but it was given in such a confusing manner that something was lost in translation. It's easy to miss the mark if you don't know the target.
Today's word is from 2 Timothy 2:7, KJV, which reads, "Consider what I say, and the LORD give thee understanding in all things."
Now, I am not implying by this verse that you should listen to me because I am the foremost authority on everything. I am using this verse to try to explain communication. If we would take the time to consider what we are being told, to truly listen to what is being said, the LORD will give us understanding. And, on the other side of that coin, if we will use plain language and take the time to explain things adequately, we might be really surprised at how well our communication improves.
As long as people keep talking to one another there will always be some communication failures, but don't quit talking. Maybe what we need is to consider/to really concentrate on what is being said. I bet if we do, we'll begin understanding more.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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