The apostles returned to Jesus from their ministry tour and told him all they had done and taught. Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat. Mark 6:30 NLT

Are you a good listener? In Mark 6:40, we see Jesus listening to His disciples with a discerning heart.

Jesus also taught His disciples importance of listening. In Matthew 11:15, Jesus asks his disciples, "Are you listening to me? Really listening? (MSG)

Frankly, I avoid confiding in someone that won't listen to me. When I lose eye contact with them, I know their mind is focused on something or someone besides me.

But as I look into the mirror of truth, I realize that I'm guilty of not listening, thinking only of myself. So, I'm asking God to forgive me for hurting others by focusing on my own needs, instead of theirs. And I'm choosing to forgive others, who have failed to listen to me when I needed their listening ear, because " … But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins" (Matthew 6:10 NLT)