Three Feet From Gold

A miner decided to quit his job during the gold rush in Colorado, having mined for several months without striking gold. He sold his equipment to another man who continued digging where he had left off. Astonishingly, the new miner struck gold a mere three feet from where the old miner had stopped. It became clear that the first miner had been incredibly close to striking gold before his decision to quit.

The story teaches us that success may be closer than we think, and quitting too soon can lead to missed opportunities. Galatians 6:9 - "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

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