Quotes about Listening

I listened to God and to my husband, not the the enemy's whispers, not to other people's opinions.

We want big directional signs from God. God just wants us to pay attention.

Humility opens the ears of opportunity.

Power enters our prayers not by sounding powerful, but by listening for even the slightest whisper from the One who is all-powerful. That

Don't you just love it when you're disciplining your kids and God whispers, "This is good. I hope you're listening so you can apply this same truth to your life.

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it' " (30:21)?

Nothing will give you emotional laryngitis like living in close proximity to someone who refuses to listen. Having emotions but no voice chokes the life out of relationships.

I'm always asking God for direction, but I'll miss it if I constantly ignore His instruction. (11)

remember not every face-to-face confrontation needs a verbal response

We are to be people of truth with grace-filled words. People who choose healing and helpful words. Because whether we realize it or not, believers and unbelievers alike are listening intently to the words we speak. They're reading the words we type. And our words testify to the kind of relationship we have with Jesus and the kind of effect He has on our hearts.

History would be far different if we did not tend to hear God most clearly when we think He is telling us exactly what it is we want to hear

You will find it hard to hear from God until you let go your rights and your agenda.