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Teachability

How well do I listen?  Do I seek counsel?  Are there changes that I have made based on what I have learned? My father in law said the other day that when he got saved he realized two things.  One, there is a God and two it was not him!  

A fellow missionary sent this out the other day and I wanted to pass it on to you.  The older I get, the more I realize that some me will remain average when they could have been greatly used of God.  The hindrance was they were not teachable.  They did not know how to listen and did not realize they needed to listen.  

May we each grown today and learn from others around us.  May our hearts desire be, Teach us O Lord.

Here are some behaviors I’ve observed from those who are teachable:

1. They ask for adjusting feedback. What can I do better?  What are my blind spots?  How would you approach this situation?  Etc.  Those without teachability don’t look for adjusting feedback, they look for a pat on the back.
2. They live as a learner. They ask questions.  They pursue knowledge.  They make observations.  They listen more than they speak (ouch!).  They experiment with new ways of doing things.  Those without teachability don’t live as a learner, they like to be the expert.
3. They are not defensive. They don’t make excuses when receiving feedback.  They receive it, process it, and adjust.  Even if they disagree, they look to become more self aware.  Those without teachability are simply defensive. 

Love you and am praying for you.

Bro. Tony

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