27/07/2026
SCHOOL OF PRAYER
July 27, 2026
James 1:19
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
As we have ended the Prayer Emphasis Month
A new month and a new week beckons....
James gives us a few lessons in this little verse.
1. Quick to Listen
God gave us 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason.
Listening first shows respect and wisdom.
When we truly listen to God, to others, and to the situation, we avoid assumptions and hurting people.
Proverbs 18:13 — “To answer before listening — that is folly and shame.”
2. Slow to Speak
Words have power. They can build or break.
Being slow to speak means we pause, pray, and think before we react.
It means we speak truth, but with grace.
The Holy Spirit helps us speak life, not damage.
3. Slow to Become Angry
Anger makes us do things we regret later.
But God’s righteousness is not produced by human anger.
James 1:20
A slow heart to anger is a heart that trusts God to handle the situation.
It is choosing peace over pride.
This verse is a “relationship verse.” In marriage, church, work, and ministry — this is how we protect unity.
Quick to listen = humility
Slow to speak = wisdom
Slow to anger = love
Jesus modeled this perfectly. He listened to people, spoke with truth and compassion, and was slow to anger even when He was wronged.
Prayer
Father, help me today.
Teach me to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Let my words and my reactions reflect Christ.
Fill me with Your Spirit so I respond with wisdom and love in all situations this week.
This is my humble request in the name of Jesus, Amen.