Ready to Listen
"Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath."James 1:19
Reflection
We have two ears and only one mouth. Maybe that is a hint! Listening first and speaking second prevents almost every argument.
Prayer
Father, help me listen before I answer. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- Why do you think we have two ears and one mouth?
- How does listening first prevent arguments?
- When is it hardest for you to stay calm?
5-minute activity
Play "pause before you speak": during dinner, everyone counts to three silently before answering a question. Talk about how it changed the conversation. Read James 1:19-20.