At my age, I have developed significant hearing loss. Honestly, I try to hear and understand what other people are saying, but many times, I just can’t. A particular problem for me comes when I try to hear someone speak in a noisy environment. The surrounding noise often drowns out the speaker’s voice. I need to be in an environment conducive to hearing.
I Samuel 3:9 says, “Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down, and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, LORD, for your servant hears.'” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.” We should always be in a position ready to listen for a word from God. And when He does speak, we should be ready to do what He says. Often, we need to block out the noises of the world’s influence and our busy schedules by going to a quiet place and asking God to speak to us.
Reluctant Retiree 