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Contentment?

 
A young boy went to sea to find a new world and a new life at an incredibly young age. He wanted to leave the awful life he had behind. He traveled to far off wonderous places and saw things that are only in myths. He was always at the mercy of the seas and the currents that drive them. One day he came about to a port he had not been to before. He left the ship to enjoy the sights and life of the locals as was his custom. This time he fell in love with the place. This little quant sea town was just so pleasant. After years being at sea he felt it was time to leave his sea legs behind. He found a little cottage that overlooked the port town and made him a home. One day he was taking a walk and managed to stroll by the town cemetery. Something caught his eye. It was an old gravestone, but it had a very funny name engraved on it. The man was very perplexed because it was his last name. Under close inspection he realized the truth. It was his family that lay there. Without realizing it he had come full circle. We often think that what we are leaving behind is worth leaving and what is ahead of us is worth reaching for. That is not always the case. We need to learn to be content or we may miss out on the life we could have. Think about that when you read Philippians 4:11 and 1 Timothy 6:6.    

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