Good Morning,
We woke up in a foreign country. Although Canada is our neighbor to the North. We find ourselves in Vancouver waiting to board the Disney ship Wonder, which will be our floating hotel for a week. No Door County Coffee for me for a few days. So when traveling I will be satisfied with what is available or offered.
Philippians 4:11-13 ESV Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am to be content. 12. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13. I can do all things through him who strengthens me,
Speaking of being content is something that I had to learn over my 68 years of life. It was at some time while in high school I realized that the sun did not shine exclusively on my rear end. Learning to be content actually served to help me during times of less and hardship Being content and taking full advantage of God's blessings had me driving a small car that got great mileage and helped me save some money and put that money down on a house.
Being content comes with many lessons that can be applied to life. Now that does not mean it is not good to be ambitious, but contentment keeps you real. I took advantage of the tuition reimbursement my employer provided. I received the promotion I wanted without any school debt.
So being content also keeps our eyes from wandering or lusting. My friends, if I were asked what the top ten things I have learned over 68 years, being content would be in the top five.
Food for thought!
Marty
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