GRACE

Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed.

When we've been there ten thousand year, Bright shinging as the son, We've no lest days to sing his praise, Than when we first begun.

John Newton

Contented

An allegory

Many years ago there was a fisherman and his wife who lived in a cottage by the sea shore. When the weather was favorable he would sail out to sea in his boat to fish, while his wife stayed at home and busied herself at various activities. She tidied the cottage, worked in the garden and looked after many chores throughout the day. When she sighted the sail of her husbansd's boat returning, she hurried down to the landing to inquire about how successful his day had been, and to help him clean his catch.

If they had gotten much fish there was much rejoicing over their good fortune, if not they still found much to be thankful for. As they sat at the evening meal, they bowed their heads and gave thanks and asked God's blessing on their home and their lives. While they ate the man would usually recount the events of his day at sea. She, in turn, shared with him her success in accomplishing her chores and providing for their sundry needs.

After supper he would recline thankfully on his couch, while she sat in her rocking chair and sewed or knitted, secure in their comfortable little home. They talked a little and reminisced somewhat on pleasant memories, peacefully observing the evening sun sinking in the west, and the night shadows slowly deepening. Then it was time to retire for a well deserved night's rest. It had been another good day, they agreed together.

...godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Tim. 6:6.

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Updated June 4, 2006