A Good Listener

"Listening is the means to learning and understanding, and it's in learning and understanding that we find love."
Listening is one of the most important tools in communication. I am guilty of running my mouth more then using my ears....especially with my hubby. He is constantly listening to me and has to remind me that I need to listen as well. We are working on that!

The bible has some great techiniques and advice when it comes to being a good listener.

• Be a good listener (James 1:19)
• Reflect and think about what is being said (Proverbs 15:23)
• Be sensitve and respect the speaker (Ephesians 4:31)
• Speak only the truth but in love (Ephisians 4:15)
• Don't fight or respond in angerProverbs 17:14)

In relationships, there is always moments when we must listen in order to communicate. A lot of us forget this step in communication (including myself) and it is so important. We must remember that God gave us 2 ears and only 1 mouth....so we should be listening twice as much as we're speaking!

"The greatest communication tool God created is your ears."
             Ken Davis