“Arrogance is someone claiming to have come to Christ, but they won't spend more than five minutes listening to your journey because they are more concerned about their own well being, rather than being a true disciple of Christ. Blessed is the person that takes the time to heal and hear another person so they can move on.”
— Shannon L. Alder
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"Arrogance is someone claiming to have come to Christ, but they won't spend more than five minutes listening to your journey because they are more concerned about their own well being, rather than being a true disciple of Christ. Blessed is the person that takes the time to heal and hear another person so they can move on." — Shannon L. Alder. True grace requires us to put down our egos and truly listen to the stories of others. When was the last time you truly held space for someone's healing journey? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
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True empathy is the rarest and most healing gift we can offer one another, yet so often we rush past each other's pain in favor of our own comfort. As Shannon L. Alder so powerfully reminds us, spiritual pride often disguises itself as righteousness, leaving behind those who simply need a compassionate ear and a safe space to heal. When we slow down, silence our own egos, and truly listen to another human being's journey, we embody the deepest form of love and discipleship. Life advice often points us toward grand achievements, but the most profound moments happen in the quiet spaces where we hold space for someone else's healing. By choosing to listen rather than judge, and to heal rather than dismiss, we become catalysts for grace in a hurried world. Let this quote be a gentle reminder to check your heart: are you too busy protecting your own well-being to notice the hurting soul right beside you? Embrace the blessing of deep listening, for in healing others, we often find our own souls restored.
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