How many times do we say the words but it is not true? "I'm listening." You can say that to your spouse, to your boss, to a friend or even to God. Some of the time, you may truly be listening, but there are times when it couldn't be further from the truth.
We have two ears and one mouth. We should listen twice as much as we talk.
Heard that before?
Hold your tongue and open your ears. Or, close your mouth and open your ears.
Heard that before?
If we are all honest, we would admit that we have been there and been caught. Even God has tried to get our attention and speak to us when all the time we have missed what He has tried to say or how He wants to guide or bless us. The fact is: we need to listen.
Proverbs has for many years been daily food for me, and today is no different. In its chapter we are often reminded to hear wise counsel and to seek out the wisdom of godly people and of God. To miss that is to stop listening.
"Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear. Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the soul of his masters." Proverbs 25:11-13 (NASB)
Phrase for the day: "I'm Listening." And it is the truth.
To listen to God is to hear what we so desperately need for life. To listen to wise people is to hear warnings that will keep us safe. To listen to a friend or loved one is to hear what may put us in a much better situation.
Let God speak. Respond by hearing.
"O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house and the place where Your glory dwells...But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious to me. My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I shall bless the LORD." Psalms 26:8,11-12 (NASB)
We have two ears and one mouth. We should listen twice as much as we talk.
Heard that before?
Hold your tongue and open your ears. Or, close your mouth and open your ears.
Heard that before?
If we are all honest, we would admit that we have been there and been caught. Even God has tried to get our attention and speak to us when all the time we have missed what He has tried to say or how He wants to guide or bless us. The fact is: we need to listen.
Proverbs has for many years been daily food for me, and today is no different. In its chapter we are often reminded to hear wise counsel and to seek out the wisdom of godly people and of God. To miss that is to stop listening.
"Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear. Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the soul of his masters." Proverbs 25:11-13 (NASB)
Phrase for the day: "I'm Listening." And it is the truth.
To listen to God is to hear what we so desperately need for life. To listen to wise people is to hear warnings that will keep us safe. To listen to a friend or loved one is to hear what may put us in a much better situation.
Let God speak. Respond by hearing.
"O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house and the place where Your glory dwells...But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; Redeem me, and be gracious to me. My foot stands on a level place; In the congregations I shall bless the LORD." Psalms 26:8,11-12 (NASB)
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