Before You Speak, Listen!

Good day, good people! This is the day that the Lord has made; never forget that. Regardless of what you face in the morning, afternoon, or evening, this day to you and me is a gift, so let’s cherish it.

It is easy to get carried away into speaking without listening; all you want is to dominate a conversation. Even if you have a lot to say, you still have to listen.

James 1:19 (NLT): “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.”

The fastest way to anger is slow listening and quick speaking. My brothers and sisters, even if you do your part in “quick to listen and slow to speak,” some people will make sure to anger you; you might even think it’s their job to anger people, so that’s why you are to be slow to anger.

Takeaway: Take note of your listening, speaking, and anger, and if they are leading to more anger, you gotta work hard on what James says until it becomes natural.

Prayer: Abba, Father, we thank you in Jesus’ name, Ameni!

2 Replies to “Before You Speak, Listen!”

  1. Listen is often neglected in a conversation, as we hear to speak instead of listen to understand .
    Amém to that Mr. Chan thank for the message…God bless you

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