Friday, January 9, 2009

Notes for Desperate for Communication

New Liberty
United Methodist Church

Sermon Notes
Desperate for Communication

Ephesians 4:29
29Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.

Communication is the ability to speak _____________ and ____________ and to hear _____________ and ________________ what is being said.
Words are _____________
Will we use words to give _________ or ___________?
Encouragement means that we focus on the _____________ of the other person rather than their __________________.

How do I become encouraging?
Memorize Ephesians 4:29
For the next week you can’t say anything negative about your spouse/child/friend, to your spouse/child/friend, or to anyone else about your spouse/child/friend.
Be intentional about saying something that you admire or appreciate about your spouse/child/friend.

Additional Scripture: Proverbs 18:21; Hebrews 3:13; Proverbs 16:21

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