Daily Devotional 10-8-2021
Jas 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, Another element of effective communication is to listen carefully to what others are saying. Knowing this is not our nature. Good listening is particularly important for a peacemaker. It improves your ability to understand others, it shows that you realize you do not have all the answers, and it tells the other person that you value his or her thoughts and opinions. Even if you cannot agree with everything others say or do, your willingness to listen demonstrates respect and shows that you are trying to understand their perspective. This can help create an atmosphere of mutual respect that will improve communication. With God’s help you can develop listening skills.