How Are You?

Scripture:

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” (James 1:19-20)

Thought for the day:

Have you noticed that a very important question has been down-graded to a greeting? “How are you?” It’s a very important question that is often answered with: “Fine” or “Doing ok.”

Sadly, people have come to realize that few of the people asking the question have the time to hear an honest answer and so an honest answer is rarely forthcoming. How might your day change if you knew that when asked about your day, the person asking was ready to listen, really listen?

Prayer for the day:

Dear Lord, help me to listen, for you and for others. Amen.