Love Story that Surely will Make You Cry

“My beloved breathen, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak” – James 1:1

 

Truly listening to another person is a gift – the ultimate sign of respect for another’s thoughts. But it’s a difficult gift to give. Instead of listening, we may be wondering what we should do later in the day or what we should say next. The bottom line is that most of us are simply too self absorbed to be good listeners.

Listening is a skill that requires practise and determination. To master it, you must be willing to close your mouth and consciously focus on the other person’s words. Becoming a good listener is hard work, but giving the gift of being heard can make a difference in the lives of those around you.