Matthew 11:15 Anyone with ears to hear should listen and
understand!
While washing my hands at home I noticed that the wording on
the Method bottle was in English and in French.
This lead to a chain of musings like the fact that when I see things
printed in English, French and Spanish that it seems that those speaking
English can say things using fewer words.
I like that. I also wondered how
English sounds to the ear of non-English speakers. Even without speaking the languages we can
often determine the language someone is speaking or at least the region they
are from just from the sound of the words.
French sounds different from Spanish and German and Italian or one of
the Scandinavian languages. I can’t tell
Korean or Japanese or Chinese or Vietnamese languages apart. Who knows what they’re saying! One day all our smart phones may be able to
“hear” any foreign language and immediately speak the translation into our
earpiece. In the meantime, to
communicate with others we need either to learn some of their language or have
an interpreter aid us. I’ve concluded
that even speaking among ourselves, we often misinterpret what someone
says. It’s important to listen carefully
and thoughtfully. If we all did that I think we would treat one another a
little kinder. Just saying….
Dear Lord, please help us to hear and understand what others
are saying to us. Please break down barriers to open and honest conversations
in our immediate circles, in our churches, in our governments and in the
world. Most of all Lord, help us to
understand Your Holy Word. In Christ’s
name we pray. Amen.
Happy Friday!
Paige
Paige
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