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It is often difficult to wait patiently; silently as someone's story pours forth. We selfishly or inattentively want to rush in during the first pause. We can cultivate community and relationships if we learn to listen intently with focused other centeredness.
"One of the best things we can do for our family is to help them enjoy giving thanks." Odds are someone at your Thanksgiving table may not be a believer. Thanksgiving is a wonderful gateway for those who are far from God. As someone recognizes that Jesus is the source of all that is good, which is what happens in giving thanks, so that person learns to acknowledge Him and His goodness.
It takes little effort to open your mouth and give way to whatever wants to gush out. Controlling the tongue requires concentration, diligence, maturity, and wisdom (Proverbs 17:27-28). The tongue, left to its own devices, can spew words that ensnare us (Proverbs 6:2) and pierce others (Proverbs 12:18). Thoughtless rambling can lead to sin (Proverbs 10:19) or even death (Proverbs 18:21). Precious friends once offended by careless vitriol, disparaging remarks, sarcastic comments, or whispered tales could be lost forever (Proverbs 18:19).