Character Quality Attentive
Whether we admit it or not, we all long for someone to listen to and care for us. Sometimes when we are speaking we feel the person we are addressing is not listening to us, and assume they do not care. How many times have we offended God and others by not paying attention to what they have said? Genuine relationships are built on listening to God and to others.
God listens to us and His attention to our thoughts and prayers bring comfort and stability to our daily life.
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry. (Psalm 34:15 NIV)
Be humble. Value others more than yourselves. None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others. (Philippians 2:3-4 NIRV)
It takes undivided attention and effort to become interested in what someone is saying and really listen to what they are trying to share. However, it is a wonderful way to let go of our attention seeking and express our love and care for the needs of someone else.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You listen to me every time I come to You and You care about what is going on in my life. Help me to love like You love and give the gift of a listening ear and an attentive heart to what someone is saying. Help me to truly care and lift others up by being present to them while they are speaking. Amen
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