Attentive listening prompts obedience “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourself.” James 1:22 NKJV. My thoughts and comments today are that, “Listening is more than hearing.” My Dad expected obedience. With him, obedience was the norm. If I did not respond accordingly, he would kindly […]
“That you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.” Colossians 4:12 NKJV. Lack of obedience impairs your ability to hear from God. My thoughts and comments today are about, “the will of God.” God’s will is not secondary to anything, but primary to everything. “[God] works […]
“Anyone whose Father is God listens gladly to the words of God.” John 8:47 NLT. Hearing is an ability; listening is an art. My thoughts and comments today are about “disciplined listening.” Of all the skills essential to be learned, listening is of singular importance among those. Most of us […]
“Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only.” James 1:22 NKJV. Inattention to God and His Word is simply detrimental to spiritual life. My thoughts and comments today are about “inattentive.” By design, God created you with five, primary senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. In one way […]
“Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:9 NIV. The noise of surroundings and busyness of schedules impair listening. My thoughts and comments today are about “listening.” You live in an increasingly noisy, busy world filled with a myriad of voices that will not be ignored. You can’t […]