Shut Up and Listen

Yet To Be # 148

When there is nothing to say, keep quiet and listen.
The ability to listen to another person helps to build trust and establish rapport. People like to be heard, to know someone is listening, someone is interested, and ultimately, someone cares.
Taking the time to listen before speaking takes patience and discipline.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue. – Proverbs 18:21

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end. – Proverbs 19:20

Let everyone be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. – James 1:19

Whoso keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles. – Proverbs 21:23

For in many things we offend all. If any man offends not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. James 3:2

Author: Jemmie Jems

Under the name Francis Lee, I write interracial Christian romantic suspense. My stories are about finding enduring love when hope and redemption seem unattainable as danger lurks around every corner. My characters learn that where there is darkness, "joy will always come in the morning". View all posts by Jemmie Jems