So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear,
slow to speak, slow to wrath;
for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
James 1:19-20
Swift to hear...if I hearing, then I am not TALKING. To listen I must be quiet. Deidra reached out to Michelle last week. When Michelle needed a friend, Deidra was there. They sat quietly and worked, but Michelle wasn't alone. Sometimes quiet is good.
I don't know if I can post every day for the remaining 27 days of February or not, but I know that I can continue working on being quiet. Listening to HIM and what he has to say. Being quiet by keeping my tongue still when I want to lash out at those I believe are wrong. Being quiet when things aren't going my way...yes, I can be selfish like that.
But HE knows best, so I am going to trust HIM and continue trying to be quiet.
And I will continue seeking out the community of bloggers that encourage me and remind me that I am OK. That HE is in charge. That this moment in time is mine for the taking and I need to let HIM lead the way.
10 comments:
Hi. This is my first visit here, and we share an interest in being quiet and in listening. For 2012 I chose a word, "listen". Nice to meet you.
What a beautiful challenge and reminder to listen first. I confess, all too often I speak instead of listen. Maybe I should join this challenge with you. :)
Hi Mary! I am KaLynn. I like the be quiet and listen. Something I sometimes have trouble with! Maybe we can uplift each other!
Thanks Mary--I probably need to remember this idea more--to be quiet. Nava
Powerful scripture--my husband has been wanting me to calligraph that for him for years--don't know why I've never done it--
Yes, I need to be quiet and listen also--thanks so much for timely message.
Loved reading Deidra's story--reminded me of another story I like--smile!!
I love the quiet...I guess I craved it when I had so many kids running around the house...but now I crave if for the gentleness it brings to me.
I am your newest follower..pls follow bcd if you can.
I don't know if I can write every one of the days this month either, but I am so glad you are joining me on this quiet journey, Mary!
The quiet is the best place to listen. I love it.
I LOVE that verse, it's one that my family has recently memorized and it's great for the kids to know! :) I'm always reminding myself to listen, really listen.
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