Present

As I sit down to start writing my paper, I listen to the conversations buzzing around me. I'm sitting at a large table with two other groups of people. They are having two separate conversations, because they don't know each other. I sit down and realize I can't focus on writing if I'm listening to the stories being told. So, what do all college students do? Pop in the earphones.

Then it hits me.

I can drown out the world if I want to. Simply by putting my earphones in my ears and turning on music.

God has been showing me how significant the little things in life are. Generally speaking, I pay attention to those things. But it has been hitting me differently lately.

The other day...I realized what a crazy concept cell phones are. Yeah, call me crazy. But we can connect over the phone with people that live across the country or the WORLD!

In some respects, cell phones give us the option to not connect with people that are around us. They give us the opportunity to be in relationship with people that we love but live in a different place.



The technology of this world is amazing. And I am all for using it the right way. But if it is an excuse, then maybe you shouldn't. There are times when I want to drown out the world, but I know that is not what I need. There are times that I choose to connect with people across the country, when someone is sitting right next to me. It is important to remember that we are here for a reason. We need to present in the present. It's a gift that God has given us. You could miss opportunities if you're not present.