Become An Active Listener

Men listened to me and waited, and kept silence for my counsel.  Job 29:21 NKJV
Did you hear me?  Are you listening to me?  Listening is tough work. It takes time, concentration and interest. Listenin involves centering your focus on an individual and opening your mind and ears to what is being said. Quality listening affirms the value of each individual and makes your relationships stronger.
If you have been a shouting person trying to get someone to listen to you, try a new method. God met with Elijah in 1 Kings 19. Elijah experienced the noise of a whirlwind, and earthquake, and a roaring fire. YET it wasn't until after the fire that God began to speak in a "still small voice". Follow God's example. Try speaking in a still small voice to get someone to listen. Try whispering.
Acknowledge that you are listening to others by saying "What I hear you saying is....." You can't be a active listener if you are folding laundry, watching TV, paying bills, working in the garage etc. Become an active listener and show someone how important they are to you.
Come here and listen to me! I'll pour out the spirit of wisdon upon you and make you wise. Proverbs 1:23  NLT.  If you listen to correction to improve your life, you will live among the wise. Proverbs 15:31 NCV