Parable of the Pencil

July 4, 2004

Found this on the web. My thanks to the unknown author

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The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into

the box. There are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil,

before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never

forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be.

One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow

yourself to be held in Someone's hand.

Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but

you'll need it to become a better pencil.

Three: You will be able to correct mistakes you will make.

Four: The most important part of you will always be what's inside.

And Five: On every surface you are used on, you must leave your

mark. No matter what the condition, you must continue to write.

The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the

box with purpose in its heart.

Now replacing the place of the pencil with you; always remember them

and never forget, and you will become the best person you can be.

One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow

yourself to be held in God's hand. And allow other human beings to

access you for the many gifts you possess.

Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by

going through various problems, but you'll need it to become a

stronger person.

Three: You will be able to correct mistakes you might make or grow

through them.

Four: The most important part of you will always be what's on the

inside.

And Five: On every surface you walk, you must leave your mark. No

matter what the situation, you must continue to serve God in

everything.

By understanding and remembering, let us proceed with our life on

this earth having a meaningful purpose in our heart and a

relationship with God daily.

-- Author Unknown

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