Embedded Influencer: I understand how God has purposefully gifted and positioned you to multiply His work in the world.  

What prevents us from being present?  

• Digital Distraction.  
• Mental Preoccupation.  
• Hurry Sickness.  
• Judgment and Assumptions.  
• Fear of Vulnerability.  
• Messiah Complex.  

3 Disciplines for Being more Present  

1. Discipline of Slowing: A pause amidst the busyness. (4:3-8)   
2. Discipline of Noticing: Seeing beyond the surface (4:7-18) 
3. Discipline of Listening: Creating space for their story (4:13-26)   

Next Steps  

• Choose one person this week with whom you'll practice being fully present.  
• Choose to practice at least one discipline: slowing, noticing, and listening  

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