What'd you say?
- Adele Creasey
- Jul 29
- 2 min read
Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you, a voice will say, "This is the way you should go," whether to the right or to the left.
Isaiah 30:21
James and I both have hearing issues, which can be a bit tough. Even so, we remind each other how important it is to laugh about it. We even have a funny saying in our home: There are three "loving" words we say to each other all the time. "What'd you say?"
For example, if I say, “I didn’t feed the dogs,” he might think I said, “I did feed the dogs,” missing the little word “n’t.” It might not seem like a big deal, but it can lead to a big misunderstanding. After all, hearing is super important for any relationship. Without good communication, things can get frustrating. We’ve talked a lot about how to get better at listening. We’ve thought about getting closer to one another, not talking from across the room, upgrading our hearing aids, being patient, not giving up, double-checking what we hear, and trying to see the best in the other person instead of getting easily upset. Listening to each other is a challenge, but when we do, our relationship is really sweet.
Do you listen to God? Do you hear that gentle voice in your heart? Do you spend some quiet time just listening to Him? Oh, let me tell you, there’s nothing better than hearing His voice. Another scripture that comes to mind is: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they will follow me.” (John 10:27). When we listen to the Lord, we know what He wants, and then we can follow Him. If you don’t hear Him, you might miss out on getting to know Him better and following Him. As we draw closer to the Lord, let’s all strive to improve our listening skills. It’s a worthwhile endeavor to listen attentively and to have sweet fellowship with our Lord.
