Wow, Pastor, lol... I guess you've opened a Pandora'a box here.... lololol.
But all these thoughts have led me to wonder, that if I am not willing to truly listen to and truly value, another's thoughts and feelings,... is that not thinking too highly of myself???? AKA: Pride??? Am I tempted to think that just because I may be in authority over them, say as a parent, that God can only speak to me, and not any one else, especially not my child, or children?
When we truly listen to another individual, with the goal of understanding their heart, especially our children, no matter their age, and we value their thoughts and feelings, they feel valued, then we gain their trust, and trust is a very valuable asset!!!!
Wow, Pastor, lol... I guess you've opened a Pandora'a box here.... lololol.
But all these thoughts have led me to wonder, that if I am not willing to truly listen to and truly value, another's thoughts and feelings,... is that not thinking too highly of myself???? AKA: Pride??? Am I tempted to think that just because I may be in authority over them, say as a parent, that God can only speak to me, and not any one else, especially not my child, or children?
Just more questions in my mind....
When we truly listen to another individual, with the goal of understanding their heart, especially our children, no matter their age, and we value their thoughts and feelings, they feel valued, then we gain their trust, and trust is a very valuable asset!!!!