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“Grandma, how does anyone stay married for fifty years?”
Her question was raw with the pain caused by her parents’ recent divorce and an uneasy silence settled over the room. Pulling her close, my mother said, “Honey, Grandpa and I were able to stay married all these years because we could always talk about everything.”
That’s key isn’t it? Communication—the ability to talk about everything. By talking things through instead of blaming each other and retreating into silence, you keep the channels of communication open even as you strengthen each other and your marriage.
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry…”
— James 1:19 (NIV 1984)
Lord Jesus, help us to be good communicators—listening deeply and speaking from the depths of our hearts. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.