Hey guys, today I wanted to talk about something real quick.
Just kind of touch base.
You know, it used to be that people talked a little bit more about how they didn't have
to necessarily hear something because they knew that they were loved.
These days however, it seems like the precedent is being given that people need to hear the
words though of I love you.
And part of this has become the trend because people don't listen anymore.
People are told every day that they're loved but they don't hear it because they're not
listening.
You know, some of the ways that people are told are, hey, call me when you get there
so I know you're safe or hey, don't worry about it, I'll take care of it for you or
hey, I'll have my phone right by me, I'll be by my pillow or I'll keep my phone turned
on.
Hey, I appreciate you or I appreciate what you do for me.
I just wanted to hear your voice.
You know, hey, how'd you sleep last night?
You know, have you been depressed lately or if you've been sick, you know, having somebody
say, you know, hey, you know, I hope you're feeling better or if they notice that you're
feeling better, hey, I'm glad you're feeling better.
You know, hey, you know, they're noticing, you know, how's your day or, you know, how's
it going so far?
You know, maybe you're about to miss something, you're on a trip or something, hey, watch
your step, you know, that's definitely showing that somebody cares about their fellow man
there.
Here's an important one, are you hungry?
A lot of people aren't getting the nutrition that they need these days.
That's pretty important.
You know, or sweet dreams, sleep tight, I miss you.
A real common one amongst first responders, you know, is be safe.
You know, I'm not a first responder anymore and I still say that all the time.
You know, I just want to make something clear, you don't have to hear the words, I love you.
Is it nice?
Yeah, sure, it's great.
Everybody wants to hear the words from time to time, but you don't need to hear it all
the time to know that you're loved.
You just need to listen carefully.
People speak from their heart all the time.
The problem with it though is our culture has become so attuned to instant gratification
and all the garbage and nonsense that the media has out there that we've stopped listening.
Start listening again.
You'll hear what people are telling you.
You are loved, you are valued, you're a blessing, so go and be a blessing.
God bless y'all.