The Long Lost Art: Listening
From Matthew Turner's book 'The Coffeehouse Gospel':
"When Christians walk into an environment - any environment - our ears should be perked to the social, emotional and spiritual temperature of the room. We should be asking ourselves questions like these: Who is here? Where are the needs? What is my responsibility? How can my story have an impact on the lives God has put in front of me today?"
I recently spoke with a young man who calls Christ's Church home. He remarked that he often feels ignored, that people don't notice his presence or worse, that they choose to walk right by him.
I've concluded that Turner's admonition above is worthwhile to consider. Everywhere we go there are people whose stories cross our paths. As I've intentionally turned up my radar (seeking to be a little more aware of what's happening around me), it has been a blessing affording me conversation opportunities and simply opportunities to bless others. What do you think?
"When Christians walk into an environment - any environment - our ears should be perked to the social, emotional and spiritual temperature of the room. We should be asking ourselves questions like these: Who is here? Where are the needs? What is my responsibility? How can my story have an impact on the lives God has put in front of me today?"
I recently spoke with a young man who calls Christ's Church home. He remarked that he often feels ignored, that people don't notice his presence or worse, that they choose to walk right by him.
I've concluded that Turner's admonition above is worthwhile to consider. Everywhere we go there are people whose stories cross our paths. As I've intentionally turned up my radar (seeking to be a little more aware of what's happening around me), it has been a blessing affording me conversation opportunities and simply opportunities to bless others. What do you think?
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