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Are You Listening?
Listening is an art. We don't think about it much but really, it is. I know a few people who are very hard to talk to because frankly they don't know how to listen.
Listening is an art. We don't think about it much but really, it is. I know a few people who are very hard to talk to because frankly they don't know how to listen.
Entrapped By Offense By Kris Belfils - Do you feel like you have been wondering in the wilderness for years and years? Does your Christian walk seem to go no where? Do you trip over the same obstacle(s) time and time again to find no freedom from the bondage you are experiencing? You could be a slave to something and you don't even know it.
God Chooses Whom He Will The true story of a little girl forced to play softball with the big kids. She learned a valuable life lesson:You may be a very funny-looking little girl, no one seems to want you on their team, but you have a Big Brother who does; His name is Jesus. He wants you, he chooses you, he is calling out your name, and he goes before you. Can you hear him beckon, ‘Come unto me?’
How Can Bible Study Help Kids Grow Up? Bible study is probably the number one way to keep your kids on the right path, and keep them out of trouble. We can\'t watch our kids all day and night, and we can\'t keep bad influences from coming to them. But what we CAN do is make sure they know wrong from right. This will help them when they face problems and major decisions on their own.
Foot In Mouth Disease By Jerry Ousley - There is a real disease that is commonly called "Foot AND Mouth Disease." I am in no way making fun of that terrible disease but it occurred to me that there is another disease that doesn't really affect the physical body, instead affecting the recesses of the mind. I appropriately call it "Foot IN Mouth Disease."
The Art of Giving Have you ever wondered why money seems to run from you, or why your soul mate has not appeared? This may all have to do with your ability to give. There is a Universal art to giving that is powerful. Why not find out how giving will help you receive what you have hoped for?
Friday the 13th Could be a Lucky Day? A lot of people are having phobia of Friday the 13th, actually it\'s not that horrifying. Take a look at the resources provided and you will know better.
Hope has sailed into your life today Waiting for a miracle? Hope is an eternal virtue of every Christian. Never lose your hope!
Becoming No Ordinary Men What kind of man are you? A Scarecrow? A Tin Man? A Cowardly Lion? A Wizard?
Is Your Faith Breakable or Unshakeable Much like the artisan that gathers the sand and processes it into wonderful, useful items, God wants to mold and shape you into a person of such faith that the attacks aimed at you will bounce off leaving no marks.
by Jerry Ousley
3/08/2008 / Christian Living
Listening is an art. We don't think about it much but really, it is. I know a few people who are very hard to talk to because frankly they don't know how to listen. They constantly interrupt and quite often change the subject on you in mid-sentence. I hate talking to one individual because he will ask a question and before you can finish getting your answer or response out he's already interrupted with yet another question. It's frustrating to talk with him. It gives you the feeling that the person doing the interrupting really isn't interested in what you've got to say. All they want to do is to talk.
But then, I can't stand completely guiltless in the matter. I've done that to Debbie many times and there's nothing more frustrating between a husband and wife than lack of communication. I know there have been times when she'd just rather not talk as to have me interrupt her.
On the other hand there have also been times that I have tried to be a good listener and my lack of response has made her to think that I've just tuned her out and she'll respond to that by asking, "Are you even listening to me?" In her defense there have been times that I really wasn't. When that happens I am wrong for that because it is imperative for husbands and wives to communicate to each other. Besides, what she is saying is probably really important and you know what happens when you come back later and have to ask about that again.
Several times in the Gospels Jesus said this in variations: "He who has ears to hear let him hear." I know you've read those words. The fact is most of us do have ears on the sides of our heads. Some may have lost them for different reasons and there are some who are deaf and can't hear. But Jesus wasn't leaving these folks out when He spoke those words. What He was saying was, "Those who care to listen hear what I am saying." When it comes to God's word there are many deaf folks who hear better than those who have been graced with the sense of hearing. Jesus was telling us that He had something very important to say and we need to listen to Him listen to the point that we understand what He is saying and then make it a part of our lives.
Many times a lot of us will say that we have forgotten something. There are times when this is a justifiable excuse but there are other times when we have forgotten because we didn't listen well to begin with. I know because I've done it. We need to listen when we hear or read God's Word.
There are also times when we need to listen in prayer. Did you know that listening is a part of prayer? We sometimes think that we need to do all the talking when we pray to God. We fill our mouths with words and spew them forth like an erupting volcano. When we pray we need to also have our hearts tuned in to God and hear what He is telling us in our hearts. There are times He's got the answer ready for us but we're too busy talking to listen.
Yes, there's no doubt that listening is an art. We need to hone in on this great attribute and learn to listen, not only to others but also to God. When we read His word we need to listen. When we pray we need to listen. So, are you listening?
Jerry D. Ousley is the Author of three books, "Soul Challenge", "Soul Journey" and "Ordeal." Listen to our daily broadcast Spirit Bread. Find out more by visiting www.spiritbread.com
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