It also helps to know "why am I attending this event?" - what is the purpose of your participation, what is your desire? Obligation, tradition, socialization, to learn (about what?), seeking; what?
Your purpose may enhance or suppress your attention...
I like the word focus; it takes time to focus on the talk or the sermon. Great post! I hear God's plan is unfolding in your life's situations. God blesses your messages.
It also helps to know "why am I attending this event?" - what is the purpose of your participation, what is your desire? Obligation, tradition, socialization, to learn (about what?), seeking; what?
Your purpose may enhance or suppress your attention...
This is so true Keith - good thoughts! Thanks for reading and commenting.
I like the word focus; it takes time to focus on the talk or the sermon. Great post! I hear God's plan is unfolding in your life's situations. God blesses your messages.
I definitely have this problem! Have you ever read Adrian Plass? His character measures the length of a sermon by how many fruit gums he eats!
ha! I've never heard of Adrian. I bet you've never heard his stomach growl in the service! :)