James connects receptive listening with restrained speech and obedient action. This exercise applies that teaching to a conversation you expect to have today.
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TAKE THIS AT YOUR OWN PACE Receive Read James 1:19-27. Notice how listening and action are linked.
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1 Receive2 Choose a conversation3 Prepare one question4 Practice a pause5 Follow through
Reflect with honesty What makes listening difficult in this relationship? What assumption might need to be tested? What would show the person that you took their answer seriously? PRAY Ask God to quiet your need to win the exchange and help you listen with patient, practical love.
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