Hear

May we have the courage to see and hear what both doubt and faith have to teach and may each of us daily go on to perfection, patterning our lives after Christ, that, in every thought of our hearts, in every word of our tongues, in every work of our hands, we would show forth praise.

Soooooo.... Today's word is hear, and the same Psalm 27 verse was used which is a bit lame.  Although I read the verse twice, I didn't see the word hear or even the word listen.  Let's be honest, I always "hear with doubt", so I have that covered.  Perhaps I was born to question, but I doubt everything (some would say think critically).  Since I didn't like today's verse or question/statement, I decided to Google (Bible verses hear).  From the list I chose two that I thought would have worked better for today's challenge.

Jeremiah 33:3 ESV       Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.

Romans 10:17 ESV        So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. 

I like the "hidden things that you have not known."  It seems to me that listening, not merely hearing, is like this.  When I take time to actually listen, I learn new and hidden things.  When I take time to listen, I also have to slow down and consider my surroundings.  Slowing down is something that is difficult for me as is listening and not offering my opinion (questioning).  Maybe the second verse should be faith comes from listening and learning through the word...  

Yep, I totally changed everything I was asked to do for today's post.  Click the above link and think about what you would have done with their Psalm and question.  Feel free to comment and let me know where I went astray.  I'll hear you.