{"id":1051,"date":"2012-08-10T06:00:20","date_gmt":"2012-08-10T11:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=1051"},"modified":"2013-01-24T17:49:10","modified_gmt":"2013-01-24T22:49:10","slug":"resolution-for-women-chapter-6-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2012\/08\/10\/resolution-for-women-chapter-6-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Resolution for Women — Chapter 6 Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weekly Review<\/h1>\n
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Our Memory verse this week was Luke 6:45<\/h3>\n

“out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks”.<\/p>\n

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This has been an eye-opening chapter for me. \u00a0I realized this week just how much I talk, and just how little I listen! \u00a0I also learned just how much I talk “over” people…in other words, how much I interrupt others! \u00a0As much as I do not like others doing that to me, I realized I do that to others, too! \u00a0This is certainly something I need to work on<\/em>!!<\/p>\n

So, what did you think of this weeks chapter? \u00a0What were your ah-ha moments?<\/p>\n

Where did the Lord gently nudge you and say “We need to work on this?”<\/p>\n

I think I highlighted the whole chapter. \u00a0I think I needed to highlight the whole chapter! \u00a0I know I have so much more to learn in this area, and it will truly be a chapter that I re-read over and over again!<\/p>\n

So, let’s take a look back and see what the Lord was showing all of us this week:<\/p>\n

Monday:<\/strong> \u00a0Priscilla shared her words with us on the art of listening and edifying others, and the importance of both. \u00a0She talked about the importance of “learning” how to listen to others. \u00a0The art of really intentionally putting aside any our own thoughts, the distractions, and whatever else may prevent us from intentionally listen to another. \u00a0Intentionally listening to others shows them they are important to us; they are valued; they are worthy of our time. \u00a0It builds them up and encourages them. \u00a0It feeds their self-worth. \u00a0The art of listening is a discipline that we all need to work on. \u00a0Listening is the most valuable gift we can give anyone.<\/p>\n

Wisdom has two parts:<\/h4>\n

One part is learning what to say.<\/h4>\n

The second part is learning when to say it.<\/h4>\n

Tuesday:<\/strong> \u00a0Megan talked to us about the gift of intentionally listening to others. \u00a0The chapter also shows us how the gift of intentionally listening can lead into other gifts — the gifts of self-worth, significance, personal satisfaction. \u00a0The kind of gifts that we all want to be known for. \u00a0We learned how to bless others by really leaning into what they are saying, and forgetting about anything and everything else around us and giving our “all” to that person at that very moment. \u00a0It is truly our gift to them, and a blessing!<\/p>\n

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The Gift of Listening<\/h4>\n

is the most valuable gift you can give someone.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Wednesday:<\/strong> \u00a0Kelley shared with us about the habit of talking too much and how that can get us into trouble. \u00a0Proverbs 10:19 says “Too much talk leads to sin. \u00a0Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.” \u00a0Pretty much puts it all in to one nutshell, huh?? \u00a0The art of listening enables us to think before we speak. \u00a0Weighing out our words before they are spoken. \u00a0Waiting for the right time to say the right thing. \u00a0Not sitting while someone is talking and contemplating what you will say next. \u00a0Or not allowing the other person to express their own opinion, and thinking our opinion is the only one that counts! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Listen. \u00a0Learn. \u00a0Contemplate. \u00a0Consider.<\/h4>\n

Weighing our words. \u00a0Waiting.<\/h4>\n

The Blessing of Silence!<\/h4>\n

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Thursday:<\/strong> \u00a0Beverly shared with us the importance of the power of our tongue and guarding our hearts. \u00a0Our heart is our inner being (the foundation)….the place where our thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs are kept. \u00a0A reservoir for every thought, attitude, belief we’ve either placed there, or allowed to hang out there!<\/p>\n

What are we allowing to hang out in our hearts???? \u00a0Our heart is the essence of who we truly are, or who we are becoming. \u00a0Out of the abundance of our heart, our words flow. \u00a0Are we quick to offer an opinion? \u00a0Are we constantly critical or demeaning to others? \u00a0Do we frequently argue with others? \u00a0Do we gossip? \u00a0Do our words often speak of negativity, doubt, and skepticism? \u00a0 These are all conditions of the heart. \u00a0The foundation of our being. \u00a0 \u00a0So we have to ask ourselves what we are putting inside? \u00a0What treasures are we storing in our hearts? \u00a0Insecurity? \u00a0Anger? \u00a0Judgmental attitude? \u00a0Low in faith and belief? \u00a0No peace?<\/p>\n

The author of the this book, Priscilla Shirer suggests that if we don’t know the answer to these questions, we need to just listen to ourselves for a couple of days. \u00a0Listen to our topics of conversations. \u00a0Then ask the Lord to forgive you for the words you have spoken, and to help you guard your hearts, making sure that you do not allow your heart to become filled with anything that will hinder you from being conformed into the likeness of Christ. \u00a0Stay in the word. \u00a0The more you stay in the word and in His truth, the more your words will then be filled with wisdom, kindness, and humility!<\/p>\n

A woman whose heart is full of gratitude and humility, who is certain of God’s favor on her, and who genuinely prizes the worth of those around her will release a steady stream of graciousness that will refresh others through her conversation. \u00a0Others will desire her company. \u00a0She will invite the opportunity to listen to others. \u00a0She will humbly offer wisdom that comes from a treasure box filled with a wealth of good things!<\/p>\n

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It’s not all about watching your mouth….<\/h3>\n

It’s about watching your heart!<\/h3>\n

Are you ready to sign this weeks resolution? \u00a0Before you do, picture the people in your life who most need to receive this gift from you. \u00a0Consider what changes you can make to become a person who is “quick to listen and slow to speak.” \u00a0Be willing to make some of these practical and necessary adjustments so this resolution doesn’t just “sit on a shelf” in your life and become reality. \u00a0THEN, when you’re ready, prayerfully read the statement below and sign your name.<\/p>\n

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Resolution #6<\/h4>\n

My Blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n

I will be a woman who is quick to listen and slow to speak.<\/p>\n

I will care about the concerns of others and esteem them more highly than myself.<\/p>\n

Signed: ____________________<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

____________________<\/p>\n

Next week, Priscilla walks us through the art of forgiveness into a resolution to release others from the prison of our hurt and anger. \u00a0I can’t wait! Another AWESOME WEEK ahead of us!!!<\/p>\n

___________________<\/p>\n

YOUR READING ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK CAN BE FOUND BY CLICKING >>\u00a0HERE<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Be Blessed & Be a Blessing to Someone Else Today!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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