Be a Good Listener

“Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—” – Proverbs 1:5 One important principle for effectively communicating and engaging others to draw them into the Kingdom of God is to be a good listener! Ask questions and enjoy the conversation. Sometimes, we might think, “I’m not a very good conversationalist because I don’t have much to talk about. I haven’t done very much, I don’t know much, and I lack experiences.” However, that’s not what defines a good conversationalist. For example, if someone shares that they just visited France, instead of responding with, “I’ve been to France too! Here’s what happened when I went,” you can respond with, “Tell me more about France.” It can be challenging, but it’s a much better way to engage in conversation. Yes, you can be a good listener. Ask questions and allow yourself to enjoy the process—don’t