Be A Listener

But God has surely listened and heard my voice in prayer. -Psalm 66:19

Listening. Sometimes it seems to be a lost art. Most people are more interested in expressing themselves than they are listening to what the other person has to say. In Native American cultures they have what is known as the "talking stick". The talking stick has been used for centuries as a means of just and impartial hearing, and to designate who had the right to speak. During discussions, the leader had the talking stick and when he finished what he had to say he would hold out the talking stick, and whoever wished to speak after him would take it. In this manner the stick was passed from one person to another until all who wished to speak had done so. Also, there were no interruptions of the person speaking or trying to finish someone else's sentences for them. We could learn a lot from this tradition. Take the time to learn to be a listener. Listen to your kids, listen to your spouse and listen to your friends. There is great healing that takes place sometimes when someone finds a person who will listen to them. There is great wisdom and knowledge to be gained by listening. If you have trouble finding someone who will listen to you, be encouraged that God always listens. He is always ready to hear from you and will always be there to lend an ear. If we are to be like our Father in heaven, then it is wise for us to learn to be a listener.

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