Monday, July 18, 2011

Monday's Devotion: Listen Carefully

Luke 8:17-19  (NLT)

17 For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all.  18 “So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.”

Joe and I and our son, Robert walked up Stone Mountain yesterday.  During our walk Robert and I had a conversation about the importance of good communication in relationships and in life. Some people are fortunate enough to learn the skill of truly getting in touch with one’s feelings and being able to communicate those thoughts and feelings in an open and trusting way with others.  Often we don’t really want to share deeply with others for fear of being judged.  One has to be careful about how much one reveals but developing mutual trusting relationships can be a great thing.  We need to do that with others and especially with God.  Can we trust God to love us no matter what we share?  Are we trustworthy in following God’s desires for humankind?  How well, how closely and how often do we listen to God? Think on these things.

Dear God, Help us to develop better relationships with you and with others.  Help us to find people with whom we can share our feelings openly.  Bless us this day that we may more fully listen to you. Amen.

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