Do you hear your good friends?

Listen well, focus on their eyes and countenance as they speak. Hear em. Rephrase what you think you are hearing from them, and give them time to respond in order to correct, tweak or adjust it a bit. You want to hear, evaluate like a Berean, and grasp hold to all you’re supposed to grasp hold of. Is it all sound? Ask key questions to better understand their heart and motivation. What so -- what does it bring to mind that goes along with what they are saying? Every time bring something to em that will encourage, uplift, and help them. Intentionally add value to other people while you can. No throwaway days or moments, Sport. Every day you can live on the give rather than on the take. Be a plus, rather than a minus or a question mark kind of person. Bring something edifying to the table because you really love the Lord and them too. Sure, you can do this. 

What does it mean that we should be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1:19)?

Do you take the time away from all the distractions of life to hear from your Best Friend?

“The old adage is right: “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.” How many relationships have been damaged or ruined because we were slow to listen and quick to speak? How many mistakes could have been avoided had we only listened instead of talked? We should be careful about the kinds of people we spend a lot of time listening to. Psalm 1 warns us not to listen to the foolish or the wicked. However, there are other people we should be quick to listen to:

• Elders because of their experience (Hebrews 13:17).
• Wise people because of their good advice (Proverbs 13:20).
• Godly people because they can represent God’s perspective on our situation (Psalm 141:5).
• Authorities because they represent the law (Romans 13:1).

Most of us are not naturally quick to listen, but we can train ourselves to be better listeners. Good listening is active. It engages with the speaker. It understands the speaker’s perspective, even if we disagree. When people feel heard, they are more willing to listen to our side. Being quick to listen actually opens the door to greater communication because listening shows respect, and when people feel respected, they are more likely to return that respect and listen to us. It is important for us to be quick to listen and slow to speak. God’s Word always shows us the best way, and when we follow it, we are blessed.”

What did Jesus mean when He said, “He who has ears to hear”?

Why did Jesus say, “He who has ears to hear” after some of His parables?

When is it necessary to rebuke another believer after you hear em?

What does it mean that “my sheep hear my voice” (John 10:27)?

How should you, or leaders or the church deal with gossip after hearing their lame message?

Does God really hear those who’ve gotten right with Him? Yes. Does he love all people and want to add value to them? Yes. Does he answer the prayers of a sinner.. you know, an unbeliever?

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us — whatever we ask — we know that we have what we asked of him. — 1 John 5:14-15

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. — James 1:19

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. — James 1:22

Listen to advice and accept instruction and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails. — Proverbs 19:20-21

I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. — John 5:25

He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it." — Luke 11:28

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. — Acts 16:25

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry.. — Psalm 34:15

The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. — Psalm 34:17

What does it mean to be a hearer, and then a doers of the Word in James 1:22?

Why is there so much gossip in schools, in businesses, and in the church? A town, a city and a nation would be so much better without any gossip!

What does the Bible say about hearing, talkin’ and listening some more -- you know about communication?

Listen to music that’s joyous and great, and if it has good lyrics then listen to that music as well. Should a Christian listen to secular music? How? 

How do I choose a Christian counselor or therapist to listen to me? Should I? 

How can I have God’s Word hidden in my heart (Psalm 119:11)?

How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears. — 2 Samuel 7:22

The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like [Moses] from among your own brothers. You must listen to him. — Deuteronomy 18:15

I call to God, and the LORD saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. — Psalm 55:16-17

O land, land, land, hear the word of the LORD. — Jeremiah 22:29

A bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!" — Matthew 17:5

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. — Ephesians 4:29

"Consider carefully what you hear," he continued. "With the measure you use, it will be measured to you — and even more. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him." — Mark 4:24-25

Do you hear your Best Friend speak to your heart? 

Why not first be well-fed, and then feed well.

"The lips of the righteous nourish many." ~ Proverbs 10:21

It’s the healthy, well-fed, intelligently cared for sheep ..rather than the sickly ones due to neglect, a toxic-intake, fleecing, and different types of exploiting.. that naturally reproduce to the glory of the Lord.

Opt to stop and hear from the Chief Shepherd on how He wants you to do it, but feed instead of fleece.. yes, nurture em with God’s Word. 

It would be good if we all learned to be silent and still.

There is indeed “a time to be silent and a time to speak” (Eccl. 3:7). 

You know how there’s a good kinda and silence and one that’s not good. Some people clam up too much.. to their own hurt. But the positive type is a silence for listening, thinking, and learning truth. It’s a humble kinda silence and it helps with the right kinda hearing, the right kinda understanding, and as an outgrowth the right kinda speaking. 

“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,” says the proverb,“but one who has insight draws them out” (Prov. 20:5). It takes a lot of focused listening–genuine concern–to get all the way to the bottom of the issue at times.

And while we listen to others, we should also be listening to the Lord who is their Solution. 

Knowing the Lord well needs to precede making the Lord well known. The worshiping of the Lord needs to come before witnessing for the Lord. Hearing what He has to say to me; it needs to come before all feeding, equipping and winning others. Let’s seek first the Kingdom God and His righteousness. 

Him or her that labors must be first partaker of the fruits, otherwise won't they be famished and.. in a sense no good for helping others? 

Yeah, why not we first be well-fed, and then feed well. You know we impart what we are, so let's live it well and allow the Lord's strength to beget strength in others. Sure, the Bible says, "The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops. Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead .." 2 Timothy 2:6

Phone still in pocket. Smartwatch on arm still at your side. Stop and take a moment to look and listen.

Give some focused attention today.

Make the choice. Many don’t get near enough.. so many people don’t receive much of that at all. There is far more discouragement out there than we even know.

FA, it says.. So sorry about your hurt.. I am hear for you. 

Ever been so weighed down?

Too many live like that, but you can help. Share a verse or two with them after hearing their heart. Share part of your own story if you've had to deal with the same lame thing. 

Listen, touching can be a good thing.. with the right motive and right heart. A teacher at school shouldn’t duh.. but Jesus touched people He cared about. It’s good to get a simple hug from time to time. 

Pay attention to. Intercede for. People grow old fast, and some never get the chance to. Some relationships just don't last forever.. though you'd really like them to. Pray for your friends. How can you say you really love them, if you don't practice the greatest forms of love while they're briefly here? Just sayin'. 

Time is short--you know that! It's sad but some goodbyes are forever. 

Doesn't need to be that way! 

We all must choose and not to choose ..is to choose. Uplift intentionally, instead of tear em down via your insensitive cavalier words, actions, or haughty attitudes.. or by what you feel is just neutral blah, blah, blah ..that simply wastes their more than precious time. Let the media talking-heads do all that endless blahhhhhh.

“Anxious hearts are very heavy, but a word of encouragement does wonders!” 12prov.

Give an ear.. a warm instead of an indifferent heart.  “Show proper respect to everyone..”  1 Peter 2:17