Quotes About Listening

Friendship includes talking others off their ledges, and letting them talk you off yours. — Jenni Davenport

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help. —Psalm 34:15

Most of us have little training in listening. We are far more efficient in thinking and speaking. Learning to listen may be as difficult as learning a foreign language, but learn we must, if we want to communicate love.

My goal is to discover your thoughts and feelings. My objective is not to defend myself or to set you straight. It is to understand you.

aliento requiere empatía y ver el mundo desde la perspectiva de tu cónyuge. Primero, debemos saber lo que

When we correct our children about their language, teaching them which words are appropriate and which aren't, they listen.

Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. PROVERBS 12:14-

If only you would listen to his voice today! The Lord says, "Don't harden your hearts as Israel did at Meribah, as they did at Massah in the wilderness." —Psalm 95:7–8

You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry. —Psalm 10:17

If your child is using some of the negative behavioral responses to anger, such as pushing, shoving, and throwing objects, focus on the anger first and the behavior second. You might say, "It's obvious that you are very angry. I would like to hear what's bothering you, but we can't talk while you are _________. Would you like for us to take a walk and talk about it?

When I see Him, I want to hear, "You were willing and obedient. You have a soft heart." — Susan J. Reinhardt —

Niégate a interrumpir. Investigaciones recientes indican que el individuo promedio solo escucha diecisiete segundos antes de interrumpir e intercalar sus propias ideas.

We must be willing to give advice but only when it is requested and never in a condescending manner.

Lord Jesus, I want to be an empathetic listener rather than a judgmental one. Please help me to concentrate on my spouse when we're talking rather than on myself. Bless our conversations.

It is foolish to belittle one's neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet. —Proverbs 11:12

When we love the Lord and seek Him in the stillness of our hearts, He hears us and answers. — Susan E. Ramsden

Recent research has indicated that the average individual listens for only seventeen seconds before interrupting.

Jesus said,] "To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge." MATTHEW 13:12 Y

A gentle answer turns away wrath."2 The volume of a parent's voice has great influence over a child's reaction to what the parent says. It takes practice to speak softly, but we can all learn how to do it. Also, when we are feeling tense with our children, we can learn to speak calmly, asking questions whenever possible, rather than issuing commands.

If we wish to love each other, we need to know what the other person wants.

Exige que os pais aprendam a conversar com o adolescente e não falar para o adolescente.

Research has indicated that the average individual listens for only seventeen seconds before interrupting and interjecting his own ideas.

The manner in which we speak is exceedingly important.

For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them, but has listened to their cries for help. —Psalm 22:24