How To Be a Good Friend Series - Allow Them to Process

 

Today, let’s focus on listening the majority of the time; it’s what we all need! We just want someone to listen from their heart.

When we become an 'active' listener, we absorb what is being said by our friend. Being will to listen this intensely is risky as far as our own empathy is concerned. We may become saddened, or simply moved in our hearts.

It is said that listening, "builds trust, rapport, and connections in our communication with others; and increases our chance of being heard ourselves..." [Psychology Today]

God's Word:

James 1:19 - My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,…

Good friend, lets take some of our own time out for a friend to simply listen.