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Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Quick to Listen

October 7th, 2023 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to be quick to listen.

Taking time to listen often reflects an open heart to the speaker.

James 1:19 is an important verse for followers of Jesus. “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”

The writer of Ecclesiastes says there is a time to be silent and a time to speak. Good listening builds trust and open communication.

When someone is confiding in us, we can respond with a caring heart by offering a listening ear. It is a significant way of giving someone our attention and showing our concern. By listening, we can better understand a situation. By asking questions and giving opportunity for a response, we can experience the joy of learning from each other.

God listens to our prayers. That is one way He demonstrates His love for us.

Being quick to listen is a Vital Step to a Radiant Faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Daily Challenge-Listen for God’s Voice

February 4th, 2021 1 comment

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to step toward listening for the voice of God.

The LORD was calling a boy named Samuel to service. In First Samuel 3:10, he responded to the voice of God with these words, “Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.”

Listening is a big part of walking with God in faithfulness. Jesus said in John 10, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”

Samuel grew up with a heart that was responsive to God’s voice and became Israel’s trusted prophet. Our lives also will serve as credible witnesses for Jesus as we heed His voice and serve Him with a faithful heart.

Take the daily challenge to walk with a listening ear to the words of God on the journey of faith.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

WJTL’s Video Vault – My Radio Is Broke

June 17th, 2010 1 comment

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