You come to college to prepare yourself for your future, but the future is not guaranteed. So you must live for today. No matter how many times you have heard these words or how lame they might sound to you, it is still the truth. With all the tragedy in the world today you would think that people would appreciate life more. Within the first few months of school we have lost two students, both of whom were attending school when God called them to rest. They were given the opportunity to come to college and they took full advantage of it. Unfortunately they did not finish, but not by choice.This is not the case when it comes to 407 students who did not return to school spring semester of 2005. (Prairie View A&M University headcount enrollment 20th day comparison) They made the choice to not come back. With thousands of scholarships, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and loans, everyone has the opportunity to come to college.
The students who make the decision to come to college are divided into two groups, the grateful and the ungrateful. The grateful come to college to further their education and get prepared for the real world. They take full advantage of college because they realize that many never made it this far. They also understand that it is not enough just to come to college, you must also put forth your best effort despite difficulties and distractions. The ungrateful see college as fun and freedom. It is OK to have fun, there’s nothing wrong with that. But when you start slipping in your classes that’s when it becomes a problem. Your mind is so caught up in the “now.” All the while you are forgetting about your future. A future that is not promised, but if you are one of the fortunate few that get to see their future, will you like what you see? So is God trying to send us a message? YES. When he gives you an opportunity to get farther in your life, remember God helps those who help themselves. He might give you an opportunity and help you through your tribulations but he is not going to do it for you.
Ephesians 5:15-16 says,
Be very careful how you live, not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil.