Becoming a Spiritually Attentive Friend
Have you ever felt like people aren’t really listening when you speak? Maybe they’re nodding, but their eyes wander. Or they respond in a way that makes you wonder if they heard you at all. Chances are, their minds are elsewhere—thinking about their to-do list, waiting for their turn to talk, or simply distracted.
What’s especially frustrating is when someone answers based on what they think you were going to say, not what you actually said. It’s as if they checked out of the conversation early, filling in the blanks with their own assumptions or opinions. Sometimes people are more focused on delivering advice than understanding what’s truly being shared.
But Scripture reminds us:
"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak." (James 1:19)
Listening Is a Gift—One We Can’t Get Back
Your full attention is one of the most valuable gifts you can offer another person. Time is limited, and when you choose to spend it truly listening, you're giving something that can never be reclai...
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