The Power of Listening Well [Attorney #43]
- Staff
- 4 days ago
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Scripture: “Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” — James 1:19 (ESV)
Devotional
Attorneys are trained to speak—to advocate, persuade, and articulate. But Scripture urges something counterintuitive: Be quick to hear. Listening isn’t just a skill—it’s a reflection of love.
In a world that rushes to opinion, listening slows things down. It dignifies the other person. It creates space for clarity, empathy, and even healing. And in your profession, where stories are complex and tensions high, listening well can be as powerful as speaking precisely.
Clients want to be heard, not just helped. Opposing counsel may be more willing to find common ground when they sense they’ve been respected. Your team may need your ear more than your expertise.
Listening doesn’t mean agreement—but it does require humility. It’s a spiritual posture that says, “Your voice matters because you bear God’s image.”
Jesus was a master listener. He asked questions. He let silence linger. He saw what people didn’t say—and loved them anyway.
Let your ears reflect His heart. You are never too busy, too smart, or too senior to listen well.
Reflection Questions:
Do you find yourself listening to understand—or to respond?
Who in your professional life needs to be listened to more intentionally?
How can listening become a spiritual discipline in your legal work?
Prayer
Lord, give me ears to hear. Slow me down. Quiet my need to prove or persuade. Help me listen like You do—with love, patience, and deep compassion.
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This devotional is designed to encourage you as you live out your faith in the workplace. It works best when paired with regular time in Scripture, prayer, and worship—the rhythms through which we grow to know Christ more deeply and become more like Him.
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