Once again, I am going to share a video from Priscilla Shirer speaking about in the sixth chapter of her book ‘The Resolution for Women’. In this chapter, Priscilla discusses the “art of listening” verses talking too much; as well as the power of our tongue — whether it is faithless or faith-filled.
She discusses the art of edifying others, and building them up. Encouraging one another is truly a gift from the Lord! We live in a tough world! We are slammed with negativity every day in our lives, at work, at school, from the media, and sometimes even at home. The gift of edification is about being able to encourage others, lift them up with your words or prayers, and helping them feel better about their situation, and about themselves!
Luke 6:45 says, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks”. Let’s learn how to fill our heart with the right things that will help our mouth overflow with the proper words, to be spoken at the right time.
And now a word from Priscilla Shirer:
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Your Assignment:
Comment below how you will effectively use the art of listening to a loved one today.
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Let’s Pray:
Father, Your word tells us that out of the abundance of our hearts, our mouths speak. Your word also tells us that Life & Death come from our tongue. Lord, we ask for this next week that You will give us revelation knowledge on how powerful our words are; and how we can tame our tongue. We know it is not possible to tame another man’s tongue, Lord, but it is possible to tame our own tongue. We ask that You will reveal areas in our hearts where work needs to be done, so the abundance that flows out of our mouths, will be pleasing unto You, Lord; and will bring life to others around us. We ask You to forgive us Lord for the times we have fallen short with our words, and when we have not chosen to really “listen” to someone who needs our full attention. Holy Spirit, we ask You to nudge us this week during those times that those around us need our FULL attention, in Jesus’ Name, AMEN!!
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Now it’s time to go back to your Facebook Online Bible Study Group to see what your Daily Activity is!! I’m guessing it’s going to be a fun one!! If you are not currently in one our FB OBS Groups, and would like to be, please send an email to: GirlfriendsCoffeeHour@gmail.com, and we’ll be glad to add you!!
That’s it for today. I hope you have an AWESOME Week!! Remember, THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE!! Let’s CHOOSE to REJOICE & BE GLAD IN IT!!!
Living Intentionally Every Day to Learn How to Bless Others with My Ears & Mouth,
Resolution for Women — My Blessing
August 6, 2012 by girlfriendscoffeehour
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hi there,
today i will choose to whole-heartedly, with both ears, intentionally listen to my husband…no matter what he is talking about (work, politics, weather, our vehicle, etc.). if it is important to him, i'll make it important to me at that time. it is a gift…and i want to bless him. (please help me, Lord!) <3
I know what you mean, Coleen. This is probably one of my most needed areas in learning the art of listening! There are times where I am right in the middle of something, and hubby will start talking, and I get annoyed….instead of just stopping what I am doing and making HIM a priority!!! Need to work on that more!!!
I will put down my phone and spend time listening to my kids, husband, whoever.
Sometimes the electronics in our lives have a way of consuming everything in us, don't they hon!! I'm feelin it!
I was not always available for my children when they were growing up, but I have already resolved to do that as adults. I will be more purposeful about it going forward.
Sounds like an awesome plan Jackie!
I am going to put more effort into actively, purposefully listening instead of allowing distractions to fill my mind. And I am going to try to look people i pass in the eyes. This is very hard for me as I usually look down instead of ahead
Ohhhhhh, I like this one!!! 🙂 Let me know how it goes….. 🙂
To put down my phone and make myself more available to listen not only to God but to others that are around me.
Putting my phone down is a hard one for me, as well. Let me know how it goes. 🙂
I will intentionally listen and think before I speak. That takes alot of discipline on my part! I loved how Priscilla said when you talk too much you can water down what the Lord may be trying speak!