This is so timely for me. I don't get a chance to talk to people often, so when I get with a friend, the words rush out with overwhelming volume and speed. The only thing that helps me refrain or at least pause, is to pray ahead of time and ask God to help me think first. Unfortunately, I don't always think to pray first! And you are right about listening; it does show your friend that you are interested in them and care what they have to say. It's amazing how much I learn from listening. Other people know things I don't know!! Who would have thought?
KarlaMay 5, 2016
Oh boy I needed this today at 7:30 am when my brain stayed in bed and my mouth blurred out some comments that where regretable.. So be sure to share your findings of how to go about closing ones mouth before there is a connection with the brain and heart! Meantime I'll read the scriptures and start sowing a big pillow with Irish grandma words
Janiel MillerMay 4, 2016
Wayne Lesué, I agree. I should probably clarify - the hymns we sang were not pop or rock, but rather wonderful stirring classical religious songs of the type we have in our own hymnal (largely because a lot of the hymns Emma Smith chose when putting together the first hymnal were the popular hymns of the day). I consider Händel's "Messiah" to be rousing, because it stirs and rouses my soul to wonderful spiritual heights. I just love the volume of singing that this Baptist choir and congregation do in their meetings. Thanks for your comment!
Wayne LesuéMay 4, 2016
"soul searching hymns?"
Pop concerts may leave one excited, bouncing, breathless, etc. but the spirit that teaches and testifies, comforts and guides doesn't need "loud, stirring, rousing" technique to communicate
Bob SiskMay 4, 2016
(Chuckle) Appropriately overstated. :-)
Bob Sisk
Chandler, Arizona
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CappyMay 11, 2016
This is so timely for me. I don't get a chance to talk to people often, so when I get with a friend, the words rush out with overwhelming volume and speed. The only thing that helps me refrain or at least pause, is to pray ahead of time and ask God to help me think first. Unfortunately, I don't always think to pray first! And you are right about listening; it does show your friend that you are interested in them and care what they have to say. It's amazing how much I learn from listening. Other people know things I don't know!! Who would have thought?
KarlaMay 5, 2016
Oh boy I needed this today at 7:30 am when my brain stayed in bed and my mouth blurred out some comments that where regretable.. So be sure to share your findings of how to go about closing ones mouth before there is a connection with the brain and heart! Meantime I'll read the scriptures and start sowing a big pillow with Irish grandma words
Janiel MillerMay 4, 2016
Wayne Lesué, I agree. I should probably clarify - the hymns we sang were not pop or rock, but rather wonderful stirring classical religious songs of the type we have in our own hymnal (largely because a lot of the hymns Emma Smith chose when putting together the first hymnal were the popular hymns of the day). I consider Händel's "Messiah" to be rousing, because it stirs and rouses my soul to wonderful spiritual heights. I just love the volume of singing that this Baptist choir and congregation do in their meetings. Thanks for your comment!
Wayne LesuéMay 4, 2016
"soul searching hymns?" Pop concerts may leave one excited, bouncing, breathless, etc. but the spirit that teaches and testifies, comforts and guides doesn't need "loud, stirring, rousing" technique to communicate
Bob SiskMay 4, 2016
(Chuckle) Appropriately overstated. :-) Bob Sisk Chandler, Arizona
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