"The first duty of love is to listen." -- Paul Tillich
I am a multi-tasker. While it's true that I am fairly capable of doing more than one thing at a time, for me this term more often than not has another meaning. It means that while I'm doing something I should be doing, I'm also doing something I want to be doing.
Lately, as we're getting ready to move to Texas, my down time has been on the computer or watching TV. Darina's way of relaxing is more relational. So, I've been "listening" while I play.
I haven't loved my wife well at all lately, and a couple of nights ago she let me know it. I also realized that I haven't loved the Lord well lately either. Isn't it funny how when we need to "relax" or be "recharged" we often just waste time with stuff that neither relaxes nor recharges?!
Oh well, thank God for grace & for committed, forgiving wives.
This quote hit the spot for me.
When I read it, I was convicted (in a very good way).
May we love with our ears today (...& eyes..& minds--I hear real listening involves all 3 of these...who'da thunk it?).
Listeners make better lovers!
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Hey Clay,
Thanks for that reminder. It's really hard to listen well. So where in the great state of Texas (my home country) are you getting the great blessing of moving to?
you are a great writer. very real.
Hey, Danielle. We're moving back to Lubbock, my home town. Don't really know what to expect, but I'm excited about being closer to family again.
Jimmy, thank you for reading. I'm so blessed to have your friendship.
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