October 12th, 2024
Let’s set our hearts on H.E.A.R. (ing) from the Lord as we prayerfully read the book of Proverbs, chapter 18.
Write your responses to your H.E.A.R. prompts and discuss with a near one or group. Look for opportunities ‘to do the book’ in your daily traffic patterns.
Let’s ZERO into V. 13 – “The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.” What does this text teach us about listening with care to our neighbors?
Prayer Prompt – “Abba Father, remind me to listen with a caring heart before I would answer my neighbor _____________________(name). May my listening give opportunity to share an answer about You, for I humbly pray in Jesus’ name, Amen”
Good listening asks perceptive, open-ended questions that don’t tee up yes-no answers, but gently peel the onion and probe beneath the surface. It watches carefully for nonverbal communication, but doesn’t interrogate and pry into details the speaker doesn’t want to share, but meekly draws them out and helps point the speaker to fresh perspectives through careful, but genuine, questions.
- H. – highlight – i.e. Prayerfully take time to highlight or underline the words or phrases that stick out most to you.
- E. – explain - Thoughtfully write out in your own words what you understand and why it’s significant.
- A. – apply – i.e. – consider ways this passage connects to your life.
- R. – respond – i.e. – prayerful response with your heart to the Word for transformation.
Write your responses to your H.E.A.R. prompts and discuss with a near one or group. Look for opportunities ‘to do the book’ in your daily traffic patterns.
Let’s ZERO into V. 13 – “The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.” What does this text teach us about listening with care to our neighbors?
Prayer Prompt – “Abba Father, remind me to listen with a caring heart before I would answer my neighbor _____________________(name). May my listening give opportunity to share an answer about You, for I humbly pray in Jesus’ name, Amen”
Good listening asks perceptive, open-ended questions that don’t tee up yes-no answers, but gently peel the onion and probe beneath the surface. It watches carefully for nonverbal communication, but doesn’t interrogate and pry into details the speaker doesn’t want to share, but meekly draws them out and helps point the speaker to fresh perspectives through careful, but genuine, questions.
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