"Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise." -Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)
We are often good at talking, but sometimes we don't truly listen. I recently read a quote by Stephen Covey that states, "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply." When we are listening, are we listening to understand what is being said or are we listening to figure out how we will respond?
Proverbs (19:20) reminds us to listen to and accept advice and discipline in order to be wise. We must truly listen to understand the advice we are given. God will guide us, but we must be willing to listen with the intent of understanding.
When you are given advice: Listen. Understand. Do. Be wise!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for guiding me and giving me the individuals I need in my life to give me advice and counsel. Help me to truly listen to understand so that I can apply Your advice to my life. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
Proverbs (19:20) reminds us to listen to and accept advice and discipline in order to be wise. We must truly listen to understand the advice we are given. God will guide us, but we must be willing to listen with the intent of understanding.
When you are given advice: Listen. Understand. Do. Be wise!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for guiding me and giving me the individuals I need in my life to give me advice and counsel. Help me to truly listen to understand so that I can apply Your advice to my life. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
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