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(MORNING DEVOTIONAL) ASKING QUESTIONS

Asking Questions

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.Psalm 19:14

Talking is the most fundamental art of marriage—and often the most ignored. How would you respond to this question: “Will you share with me one experience you had today and how it affected you?” How do you think your spouse would respond? Why not ask it and see! Sharing with each other is not that difficult, and it is encouraged by questions.

Questions need to be specific and open ended. “Did you have a good day?” is likely to elicit only a yes or a no. Instead, try, “What were the high and low points in your day and why?” It will take a little reflection, but you and your spouse can answer that question, and your answers may lead to more involved conversations. Questions should not be asked for the purpose of creating an argument, but so that you can understand what is going on in your spouse’s life.

Silence leads to isolation and separation. Sharing your thoughts leads to understanding and closeness. Marriage should involve two people having fellowship with each other, not two people living in the same house alone. As we talk, we can pray that our words and conversations would be pleasing to the Lord. Ask a question today, and stimulate meaningful conversation.

Father, I want the communication in our relationship to honor you. Please help us to reach out to each other by asking questions. I want to be genuinely involved in what’s going on in my spouse’s life. Show me how to encourage honest, meaningful conversation by what I ask.

This is an excerpt from:

Love Language Minute Devotional