Hearing vs. Listening
Hey there! Throughout the Bible, you’ll notice that the words “hear” and “listen” pop up quite a bit. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word “Shema” means “hear” or “listen,” but it’s more than sound; it emphasises understanding and obedience.
We often try to do a million things at once in our busy world. We listen to people while scrolling through social media or tackling chores, making it hard to truly understand what someone is saying. While we might hear a voice, we could miss the message if distracted.
When it comes to how the Bible talks about “hearing,” it’s not just about hearing sounds—it’s about engaging. In Mark 4:9, Jesus encourages us to listen closely: “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” He’s not asking us to hear the words and go on with our day; He’s inviting us to pay attention and let His words guide us. Listening and obeying are essential in building our faith in Him. When we truly hear God’s Word, it should inspire life changes that reflect His love and truth.
As you think about listening to the Bible, take a moment to check in with yourself. Are you really tuning into God’s Word and letting it shape your life, or is your attention scattered, making it hard to respond to what He’s saying? Remember, it’s all about that heart connection!
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A Regretful Heart
I should have seen you in your silent storms, The battles you fought, the aching norms. I should have spoken, should have stayed, Held your heart when it began to fray
Your love, a lantern, burned so bright Guiding my shadows through the night. But blinded by ease, I turned away And left you to face your darkest day.
I see now the weight of my careless hands, The broken trust, the shattered strands. A heart once whole, now split in two, All because I didn’t cherish you
I punish myself with memories clear To wait in the shadow, year after year For though you hate, I still remain Chained to the hope, bound by the pain.
Perhaps it’s foolish, this fragile dream, But love is never as it seems. ‣If there’s even a 1% chance to mend, “Tll wait, until the end.
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