Do you truly listen when another talks? I mean really listen.
Do you hear the sadness, the disappointment, the happiness, the depression, the excitement, the need, the broken heart, the true emotion behind the words?
Do you listen?
Many times someone just needs to vent. They just need to have someone to share their concerns with. Often advice is not needed, and they may not at that particular time need to hear how life is treating you. They just need time to share their feelings with you..
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry…..” James 1:19.
When you listen first, it is then easier to know the right time to speak and the right thing to say.
“Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Him who is the head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15.
Dear Lord, I pray that we will all become better listeners each and every day.
Have a blessed day!
In Christian love,
Diane