Listen To Me Even While You ...

LISTEN TO ME EVEN WHILE YOU are listening to other people.  As they open their  souls to your scrutiny, you are on holy ground.  You need the help of My Spirit to respond appropriately.

Dear Jesus,  This is an area when we really want to grow.  When people open up to us, we get so focused on them and what they are saying that we forget to listen to You.  The latent hero in us tries to take charge of the situation and rescue the other person.  While we're listening our mind is analyzing data, searching for solutions.  The main problem with this approach is that we are relying on ourselves - trusting in our own abilities, which are usually inadequate.

Beloved, it's good that you recognize your tendency to play the hero.  It's even better that you want to grow out of this role.  When people bare their souls to you, you are indeed on holy ground.  Your responsibility is to listen and love.  If you jump in with both feet - trying to rescue them - your muddy footprints pollute the holy terrain.  Some people will retreat when this  happens, others may be too wounded to realize they have been violated.  Either way, you have missed the mark and spoiled a splendid opportunity.

To function effectively on holy ground, you need the help of the Holy Spirit.  Ask Him to think through you, listen through you, love through you.  As the Spirits Love shines through you.  My healing Presence goes to work in the other person.  While you continue listening, I will sometimes give you words of wisdom to share.  But your main role is to direct the person toward Me and My limitless resources.

If you follow these guidelines, both you and others will be blessed.  They will connect with My unfailing Love at soul level.  My Spirit will flow through you delightfully - refreshing your soul.  You may not feel heroic, but your soul will feel satisfied.

- Jesus

(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)

Scripture Insight:  Exodus 3:5; Psalm 143:8; Psalm 63:5