Have you ever been caught “zoning out” and heard “Hello…are you listening?”

Whether you were sitting in class listening to the teacher’s lecture or at home when your Mom asks you to take out the garbage or when you’re in a work meeting when a boss asks a question.  (Yep, even adults do it!) Many of us go through our days not paying attention.

Why do we do that? 

Are we distracted? Do we not care about what others say? In one word we are being SELFISH!

How is that being selfish? Not giving worth to the other person’s words and/or emotions.

Being Attentive is not a natural thing we ALL need to work at it.

* * * REMEMBER EVERY person is valuable to God. * * *

God shows us our worth to Him in many ways. He redeemed us with the blood of His own Son, He listens to our prayers, and He promises to provide our needs.  In the same way, we as Christians, should show others that they are valuable by being attentive. No matter who the person is, we should listen. Changing our focus from ourselves to others will provide opportunities to show God’s love to others. Also, as a bonus, being attentive will help us avoid misunderstandings and prevent mistakes.

Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase in learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.

Hebrews 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.