How Well Do You Listen?

Are you a good listener? Do you always hear what people are trying to tell you, or do you miss just about every other word so you don't get the complete message?

We all have problems listening. Sometimes it's intentional; oftentimes it's because we're distracted. A few times it's because we didn't know someone was speaking to us.

Not listening causes frustration, mixed messages, and misdirection. We end up not following through because the information didn't get connected to our brains.

God often calls to us, but we do not hear. He speaks to our hearts through His Word, but if we're too busy to stop and listen, we fail to receive the message He has for us. Vital information on how to properly live our lives gets muddled, and we hear what we want to hear, not what we need to hear.

What are you doing to try to hear God better? Open His Word, concentrate on His message, and wait for Him to speak.