STEP 1

THE PRAYER

Jesus, help me listen before I speak. Amen.

STEP 2

THE prayer MODEL

Pray
Pause
Listen
(until the Spirit is finished)

STEP 3

THE response

An intentional method for responding to Holy Spirit woven into the dialogue and heart of prayer. Use the blank space below each question to chronicle your journey.

Go back to Step 1 and repeat the prayer. Repeat this process until you sense the Spirit’s release from this prayer.

STEP 4

THE BIBLE

New International Version (NIV)

Ecclesiastes 5:6

6 Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, “My vow was a mistake.” Why should God be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands?

Proverbs 18:13

13 To answer before listening—
    that is folly and shame.

John 12:50

50 I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say.”

James 1:9

9 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.

STEP 5

THE NEXT STEP in the journey

Practice the skill of reflective listening - Simply stating back to a person what you heard them say, not forgetting details.