Ears to Hear

How's your hearing when it comes to your friends? Do you sit and listen to what they have to tell you, or do you interrupt so you can be heard?

Sometimes a friend has something to share that is weighing heavy on the heart. Advice may not be sought; she just wants to be heard. When we interrupt or push our ideas upon someone who needs to talk, we are being inconsiderate and uncaring.

The Bible tells us in Galatians 6:2 (NLT), "Share each other's troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ." Sometimes this sharing calls for good listening. If a friend is burdened, we must give them our time and energy.

The ears were designed by God to listen. Use your ears to hear the heart of a friend.