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“Communication is the process of sharing yourself verbally and non-verbally, in such a way that the other person can both accept and understand what you are saying. It is the privilege of exchanging vulnerabilities.”
COMMUNICATIONis therefore the highway upon which love travels
Rain and thunderstorms, a barking dog, noise from fans, lights or windows.
Headaches, deafness or blindness, talking too fast or slow, a room too hot or cold.
Sensitive religious, ethnic or political issues. A financial crisis.
Jargon and special words, mispronunciation, poor grammar or the wrong sentence.
Posture, gestures, eye contact, space, touch and dress can mean different things.
Noise is any barrier that gets in the way between the sender and the receiver.
Safe, shallow, polite.
Sharing facts, often about a third person.
Sharing personal ideas and judgements.
“Laying yourself on the line.”
Total honesty and mutual understanding. It requires vulnerability.
“I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I’m not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant!”
Discuss what stood out to you about the communication process and the reasons for miscommunication.
“Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ.”Ephesians 4:15 · see also 4:25
“And don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry.”Ephesians 4:26–27
“Use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.”Ephesians 4:28
“You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.”James 1:19–20
“Be kind to each other, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”Ephesians 4:32
Discuss the Biblical principles and which of the three tools you will try this week.