How would you like to lower your husband's or wife's blood pressure? Or protect your grade-school children from being involved in an immoral relationship later in life? Would you like to add up to two years to your own life? (Almost sounds like an insurance commercial, doesn't it?)
Actually, these are all findings in recent studies of the incredible power to bless others through touch. One study by a hospital revealed that people guessed their own doctor's visit as being three times longer than it was because the doctor provided an appropriate touch on the shoulder or arm. People often understand love and value through touch more than words. The dark side of touch is abuse and many have experience the scars of abusive touch. Meaningful touch and hugs can be awkward if you grew up in a home where touch was not often given.
We give the people we care about an incredible gift when we dare to reach out and touch them.
Who do you know that needs your touch? Add some meaningful words of blessing with your touch and double the power.
Gary & Norma Smalley
Smalley Relationship Center
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