Seven Be The Dads devotionals from Couple’s Night
Couple’s Night highlighted the mosaic through the value of talking about a concern before it becomes a crisis. Curiosity can change the direction of a conversation. Instead of deciding what your wife meant, ask what the moment was like from her side.
Day 4 — Listening Before You Decide
Scripture
“Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.”
James 1:19
(NLT)
“Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.”
Proverbs 18:13
(NLT)
Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Reflect
Listening does not mean you must agree with every conclusion. It means you are willing to understand before responding. Try asking, “Can you help me understand what was going on for you?” Then tell her what you heard and give her a chance to clarify.
Mosaic Key Takeaways
- Let’s be the dads who listen before we defend ourselves.
- Let’s be the dads who ask questions instead of assuming motives.
- Let’s be the dads who bring concerns into the light with honesty and care.
Putting It Into Practice
What is one question you can ask your wife today that would help you understand her better?
Prayer
Jesus, make me quick to listen and slow to assume. Give me humility to be curious, courage to speak honestly, and patience to understand before I answer. Amen.
Book Connection
The book includes “Couples Chats” designed to help couples talk through its ideas. Pick a conversation prompt that invites curiosity and give each other time to answer fully.
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