#proverbs 20:5

The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

“Someone's thoughts may be as deep as the ocean, but if you are smart, you will discover them.” —Proverbs 20:5 (CEV)

“How Listening Changes Lives” By Rick Warren:

“We’ve been looking the last few days at the things that can give you confidence in sharing the hope you have in Jesus. Today’s confidence builder is this: You can help lead anyone to Jesus if you’ll just listen for the key to their heart.

What is the key to someone’s heart? It’s their hidden hurt or unmet need.

We all have secrets in our lives, things we don’t want other people to know about. “Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious ideal” (Romans 3:23 TLB). But when you’re able to discern a person’s struggles by listening to their heart, you’ve just discovered how to lead them to Jesus.

The Bible says, “Someone’s thoughts may be as deep as the ocean, but if you are smart, you will discover them.” (Proverbs 20:5 CEV)

Keep in mind, there’s only one way to God the Father, and that is through Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6 NIV). But there are many reasons people come to Jesus.

Some people come to Jesus for a miracle or to get a question answered. Some come to Jesus out of loneliness, guilt, or fear. Others are looking for purpose in life. Still others are in the middle of a relational or financial crisis.

There are a thousand different reasons people are drawn to God. Stress, pain, and suffering always have a way of getting your attention.

Whatever the reason, don’t waste any opportunity to show people that all their answers and longings are found and fulfilled in Jesus.

If you want to reach a particular person for the Lord, find the key to their heart by opening up a life-changing conversation with them.

Talk It Over:

Is listening to others—really listening—easy for you? What step can you take today to improve your listening skills?

What hidden hurt or unmet need has drawn you closer to God?

Proverbs 20:5 NIV

The Bible says a great deal about counsel. Good counsel involves getting wise advice before making a final decision. “A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel” (Proverbs 1:5, NKJV) “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise.” (Proverbs 12:15, NKJV) “Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man…

The Bible says a great deal about counsel. Good counsel involves getting wise advice before making a final decision. “A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel” (Proverbs 1:5, NKJV) “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise.” (Proverbs 12:15, NKJV) “Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man…

Counsel and Wisdom: Better Be Careful with that Bucket!

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Today’s Word With Joel and Victoria Osteen – A Person Of Understanding

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:

The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. Proverbs 20:5, NIV

TODAY’S WORD:

You are equipped with everything you need to fulfill your passion and purpose in this life! Everything you need is inside you—like deep waters. You draw those deep things out when you stay open and humble before the Lord. You draw those things out when you…