If you don't know me very well, you may not know I'm in opinionated person. I like things done a certain way… My way. The only good thing I can say about it is that I realize it's a problem and I'm training myself to listen more. Other people can have good ideas too. In realizing my listening issues I sometimes have to force myself to listen to other people's ideas… All the way through… Without commenting… And then take those views and thoughts into consideration.
Believe it or not, I've even had the audacity to tell God how I think certain things should be done. He didn't answer the prayers (demands?) the way I told Him He should. I can't imagine why. Later on, after the fact, I see how I should have been seeking His will and not mine. He always wants what is best. I can see that in His answers to my requests (again, demands?).
I have a tendency to spew out of the mouth for my brain has a chance to process. The words that end up coming out are words I often regret.
I have a tendency to roll my eyes when I think someone's conversation is ridiculous. I can imagine God rolling His eyes at my ridiculousness. I must sound like a child whining to get my own way. I don't respond to children who whine to me, what makes me think God will respond to mine?
Whoever has ears, let them hear (Matthew 11:15).
So what can we whining, demanding, non-listeners do?
Stop. Just stop.
Stop talking.
Stop the me-me-me attitude.
Stop and take the time to think before speaking.
Stop and open the Bible to see what God wants you to know.
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry (James 1:19).
I have a tendency to spew out of the mouth for my brain has a chance to process. The words that end up coming out are words I often regret.
I have a tendency to roll my eyes when I think someone's conversation is ridiculous. I can imagine God rolling His eyes at my ridiculousness. I must sound like a child whining to get my own way. I don't respond to children who whine to me, what makes me think God will respond to mine?
Whoever has ears, let them hear (Matthew 11:15).
So what can we whining, demanding, non-listeners do?
Stop. Just stop.
Stop talking.
Stop the me-me-me attitude.
Stop and take the time to think before speaking.
Stop and open the Bible to see what God wants you to know.
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry (James 1:19).
You can usually tell a good listener by how much they talk, or rather don't talk. They don't talk because they're too busy listening.
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