I know I haven't posted in a while, but I was waiting on the Lord to give me a subject matter. I don't like to ramble just for rambling's sake. Finally, I feel He has given me something else to say to anyone who wants to listen.

I believe one of the greatest problems in marriages is communication or the lack of may be a better way to put it. There are lots of reasons for this problem and I'm going to spend a few posts talking about the obstacles to good communication and what to do about it (as I see it).

Undoubtedly the problem of communication started in the garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. I can just imagine Adam or Eve saying to God, "She (he) doesn't understand me." Things have been going downhill ever since.

In my feeble opinion, time is probably the biggest obstacle to good communication between couples. We are entirely too busy these days. While nothing often seems to be wrong between couples, they often will admit that they are functioning on "autopilot" where their spouses are concerned. Meaningful conversation takes a backseat to childcare, soccer practice and other activities involving children. Problem spots are also activities at work, church and maybe even too much television. When a couple does talk, they often find themselves falling victim to only discussing urgent, pressing financial or fammily circumstances instead of what is important to bring them closer in their marriage. Couples MUST learn to have daily meaningful times of communication. The payoff are REALLY, REALLY rewarding.

I'll have more on this at a later date. Meanwhile, keep talking.