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The Role of Empathy in Conflict Resolution.

Author: Jefferson O. Imgbi

Date: Tuesday, August 05, 2025

Key Bible Verse: "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep."  
— Romans 12:15

The Series Subtitle: The Role of Empathy in Conflict Resolution. Part 3 

Affirmation: "I choose to see through the eyes of others and respond with compassion and understanding. My empathy brings healing and builds peace."

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Day 3: Listening Through the Lens of Compassion

When you listen with compassion, you hear more than just words. You hear fear behind anger, pain behind silence, and insecurity behind pride. Compassionate listening is intentional. It is not about waiting for your turn to speak; it is about making the other person feel safe, seen, and understood. When people feel heard, they feel valued. And where there is value, healing begins.

Jesus demonstrated this when the woman with the issue of blood touched His garment. He paused, turned around, and said, “Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole” (Luke 8:48). She had already received physical healing, but Jesus knew she needed emotional validation. He did not just heal her; He restored her dignity.

Listening with compassion transforms conversations. It changes a conflict into a connection. It softens harsh responses. It defuses tension. Even if you cannot fix the problem, your willingness to listen can bring peace.

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Connect

Have you ever been in a conversation where you felt truly heard? Think about how that changed your emotions and response. Now imagine offering that same gift to someone else.

Extend

Practice active listening today. When someone speaks, do not interrupt, judge, or offer quick solutions. Look them in the eye, nod, and repeat the key words they said to show understanding. You are not trying to win, you are trying to connect.

Reflection And Application

Identify a person you have misunderstood recently. Reflect on what they might have been going through at the time. Reach out to them not to explain your side, but to ask how they truly felt and listen deeply.

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson O Imgbi

“Listening with compassion does not solve every problem, but it creates the space where true resolution can begin.”

Inspirational Quote Video and Audio

Let Us Pray

Father, teach me to listen with grace. Silence the urge to defend, correct, or judge. Open my heart to hear the unspoken and respond with kindness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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