1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,960 Hey guys, today I wanted to talk about something real quick. 2 00:00:04,960 --> 00:00:06,960 Just kind of touch base. 3 00:00:06,960 --> 00:00:14,200 You know, it used to be that people talked a little bit more about how they didn't have 4 00:00:14,200 --> 00:00:18,840 to necessarily hear something because they knew that they were loved. 5 00:00:18,840 --> 00:00:26,280 These days however, it seems like the precedent is being given that people need to hear the 6 00:00:26,280 --> 00:00:29,560 words though of I love you. 7 00:00:29,560 --> 00:00:36,640 And part of this has become the trend because people don't listen anymore. 8 00:00:36,640 --> 00:00:40,720 People are told every day that they're loved but they don't hear it because they're not 9 00:00:40,720 --> 00:00:41,720 listening. 10 00:00:41,720 --> 00:00:45,800 You know, some of the ways that people are told are, hey, call me when you get there 11 00:00:45,800 --> 00:00:49,680 so I know you're safe or hey, don't worry about it, I'll take care of it for you or 12 00:00:49,680 --> 00:00:54,640 hey, I'll have my phone right by me, I'll be by my pillow or I'll keep my phone turned 13 00:00:54,640 --> 00:00:55,640 on. 14 00:00:55,640 --> 00:00:59,160 Hey, I appreciate you or I appreciate what you do for me. 15 00:00:59,160 --> 00:01:01,080 I just wanted to hear your voice. 16 00:01:01,080 --> 00:01:05,160 You know, hey, how'd you sleep last night? 17 00:01:05,160 --> 00:01:10,200 You know, have you been depressed lately or if you've been sick, you know, having somebody 18 00:01:10,200 --> 00:01:14,400 say, you know, hey, you know, I hope you're feeling better or if they notice that you're 19 00:01:14,400 --> 00:01:16,700 feeling better, hey, I'm glad you're feeling better. 20 00:01:16,700 --> 00:01:21,520 You know, hey, you know, they're noticing, you know, how's your day or, you know, how's 21 00:01:21,520 --> 00:01:24,320 it going so far? 22 00:01:24,320 --> 00:01:27,800 You know, maybe you're about to miss something, you're on a trip or something, hey, watch 23 00:01:27,800 --> 00:01:32,040 your step, you know, that's definitely showing that somebody cares about their fellow man 24 00:01:32,040 --> 00:01:33,040 there. 25 00:01:33,040 --> 00:01:35,840 Here's an important one, are you hungry? 26 00:01:35,840 --> 00:01:39,960 A lot of people aren't getting the nutrition that they need these days. 27 00:01:39,960 --> 00:01:40,960 That's pretty important. 28 00:01:40,960 --> 00:01:49,560 You know, or sweet dreams, sleep tight, I miss you. 29 00:01:49,560 --> 00:01:56,960 A real common one amongst first responders, you know, is be safe. 30 00:01:56,960 --> 00:02:01,000 You know, I'm not a first responder anymore and I still say that all the time. 31 00:02:01,000 --> 00:02:07,720 You know, I just want to make something clear, you don't have to hear the words, I love you. 32 00:02:07,720 --> 00:02:08,720 Is it nice? 33 00:02:08,720 --> 00:02:09,800 Yeah, sure, it's great. 34 00:02:09,800 --> 00:02:13,720 Everybody wants to hear the words from time to time, but you don't need to hear it all 35 00:02:13,720 --> 00:02:16,200 the time to know that you're loved. 36 00:02:16,200 --> 00:02:19,000 You just need to listen carefully. 37 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:22,240 People speak from their heart all the time. 38 00:02:22,240 --> 00:02:27,960 The problem with it though is our culture has become so attuned to instant gratification 39 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:35,760 and all the garbage and nonsense that the media has out there that we've stopped listening. 40 00:02:35,760 --> 00:02:37,600 Start listening again. 41 00:02:37,600 --> 00:02:40,520 You'll hear what people are telling you. 42 00:02:40,520 --> 00:02:48,440 You are loved, you are valued, you're a blessing, so go and be a blessing. 43 00:02:48,440 --> 00:02:53,440 God bless y'all.