Quotes about Listening

No one knows who is listening, say nothing you would not wish put in the newspapers.

The ear is the only true writer and the only true reader.

I am a lover. And with my kids I am even softer. I realize with my son, I have to sometimes be tough, especially now when he's pushing boundaries. With my daughter, I can get a little stern with her and she pretty much will listen.

Quit playing, start praying. Quit feasting, start fasting. Talk less with men, talk more with God. Listen less to men, listen to the words of God. Skip travel, start travail.

Attentive listening to others lets them know that you love them and builds trust, the foundation of a loving relationship.

Prayer begins by talking to God, but it ends by listening to Him. In the face of Absolute Truth, silence is the soul's language.

I just try to love and serve everyone, and bring everyone water, and lend an ear; that's what Jesus said to do.

Imagine Jesus today: He is leaning over, bending down close to someone who is hurt. He's listening. His eyes fill with tears as He hears that person's troubles. Then His hand gently brushes away a tear. He was hurt once too. He understands.

Do this for someone. Ask someone to tell you his—or her—story. Resist the urge to interrupt or correct. Turn off the television. Log off from the internet. Close your laptop; silence your cell phone. Give the rarest of gifts: your full attention.

Accept teaching from his mouth, and keep his words in your heart. [ Job 22:22 NCV ]

God speaks all languages—including yours. What language is God speaking to you?

You can talk to God because God listens. Always.