SUNDAY MANNA
Deut 12:11-13
11Then there will be the place where the Lord your God chooses to make His name abide. There you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes, the heave offerings of your hand, and all your choice offerings which you vow to the Lord. 13Take heed to yourself that you do not offer your burnt offerings in every place that you see. NKJV
Relationship Skills to Fruitful Ingathering
Dan 6:3
Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm. NKJV
Mark 5:1-2
They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. 2When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him.
Eccles 4:9-10
9Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: 10If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!
Heb 10:25
We should not stop gathering together with other believers, as some of you are doing. Instead, we must continue to encourage each other even more as we see the day of the Lord coming. GW
Keys to build good relationships that will cause us to be more fruitful, develop listening skills that cause us to prosper, receive creative ideas, be more persuasive and be healthier. See how to speak in such a way that people will love to listen.
1. Having the right
friends
Prov 12:26
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. NIV
Prov 22:24-25
Do not associate with a man given to anger; Or go with a hot-tempered man, Lest you learn his ways, And find a snare for yourself. NIV
2. Cultivate good relationship with
skills
Prov 12:15
A fool thinks he needs no advice, but a wise man listens to others. TLB
You can make more friends in two weeks by becoming a good listener than you can in two years trying to get other people interested in you. Dale Carnegie
Rom 12:10
Have a profound respect for each other. JB
A man is already half in love with a woman who will listen to him. Rick Warren
You receive riches, honor and long life
1 Kings 3:8-13
9So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” NIV
Discerning shama: Listening, hearing, attentive heart.
1 Kings 3:12-14
12I will do what you have asked. 3I will also give you what you have not asked for – both riches and honor – so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. 13… I will give you a long life.
You become
Prov 10:17
People who listen when they are corrected will live, but those who will not admit that they are wrong are in danger. GN
You receive creative
Prov 18:15
Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights. MESS
You become more
Prov 17:27-28
Someone who is sure of himself does not talk all the time. People who stay calm have real insight. 28After all, even a fool may be thought wise and intelligent if he stays quiet. GN
Big people monopolize the listening. Small people monopolize the talking. David Schwartz
Listen without
Prov 29:20
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Avoid the word – I
Prov 18:13,15
“What a shame–yes, how stupid! - to decide before knowing the facts! A person with understanding gets the facts and the wise person listens to learn more.” LB/NCV
3. Getting people to
to you with your care!
Practicing
listening
Ask understanding questions
Prov 20:5
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. NIV
Listen
Observe the tone of voice, facial expression and body language, gestures, etc.
Do not give
Job 2:11-13
When Job’s three close friends heard of the tragedy Job had suffered, they got together and traveled from their homes to comfort and console him. 12Wailing loudly, they threw dust into the air over their heads to show their grief. 13Then they sat on the ground with Job silently for seven days and nights. And no one said a word, for they saw that his suffering was too great for words. NLT
2 Pet 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish …
1 Cor 13:10
… but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears.
Find the right
and the right place
Prov 15:23
A man finds joy in giving an apt reply – and how good is a timely word!
Neh 2:11-13
11So I arrived in Jerusalem. Three days later, 12I slipped out during the night, taking only a few others with me. NLT
When your emotions are high, your wisdom is low.
Speaking the
in love
Judg 6:12
And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, The Lord is with you, you mighty man of [fearless] courage. AMP
Eph 4:15
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. NIV
You correct in
Speak with
Prov 25:15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. NIV
Unless otherwise stated, the Bible verses are in the NIV
©️ 2023 J. Yee. Reproduction permitted for non-commercial purposes but please write in request to joshua@oasisofcare.org. Quotes are taken from various sources such as ESV Study Bible, Kenneth Baker (NIV Study Bible), John Walvoord (Bible Knowledge Commentary), John Kolenberger (Expositor’s), Vernon Falls, Rick Warren, Joseph Prince, Joel Osteen, and others.
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