An incessant talker

Oh, that you would be silent, and it would be your wisdom! (Job 13:5 NKJV)

  Are you the type of person who loves to talk? If so, you’re just like me. I love talking to people, both in person and by phone. I also actively engage in different forms of online messaging and social media.
 The ability to talk and communicate with others is God-given. On the other hand, a wise man once said that there is “a time to be silent and a time to speak.” (Ecclesiastes 3:7)
 When I was a boy, I was an incessant talker. I often monopolized conversations, frequently interrupting people with comments or questions before they were finished expressing their point. Of course, I eventually encountered people who did the same to me, making me understand what it was like to be on the receiving end of this type of behavior. So I’ve since made an effort to talk less and listen more, and this drastically improved my overall relationships with others.
 Though holding the tongue isn’t the easiest thing for some of us, it’s often the most prudent. “Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent and discerning if they hold their tongues.” (Proverbs 17:28). —Steve Hearts [1]

 I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. —Attributed to Maya Angelou

[1] Activated Watch Your Words