
James 1:19 (AMP)
“Understand [this], my beloved brethren.
Let every man be quick to hear [a ready listener],
Let us ask the Lord to have sensitive hearts that we will listen more closely to those around us. Many times we may indeed know what that individual may need but we need to ask the Lord for the proper season to share it.
Listening to someone may be the greatest gift you could give them. Choice words are even a greater gift to one that is in need. After you have listened carefully you will find they will be much more apt to hear your heartfelt and choice response. Oh the times that we will be spared from being tempted to anger if we only slow up and carefully listen. I believe the Lord can help us to guard our tongues that our words will be as choice silver and gold, He can help us be good listeners that we do not enter into offense, and neither cause it. Thank you Lord for helping us this day to be careful with the words that we speak. Help us to stop and be attentive listeners that we can respond in a godly way with Your help. In Jesus Name, amen.