I love this simple and creative parable, so I’ll share it again with
you.
The Pencil Maker took
the pencil aside, just
before putting him into the box.
“Before I send you out into the world,” he told the pencil, “there
are five important things you must know.
Never forget them and you will become the best pencil you possibly 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 will need it to become better.”
“Three: You will be able to correct any mistakes you will
make along the way.”
“Four: The most important part of you will always be what lies on
the inside.”
“Five: On each surface where you are used, leave your
mark. No matter what, you must continue to write.”
The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the
box with purpose in its heart.
Now let’s substitute YOU for the pencil. Always remember
them and never forget, and you will become the best person you possibly 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. Also, you must allow people
to access the many gifts you possess.
Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time by
going through various problems in life, but you will need it to become a stronger
person.
Three: With God’s help, you will be able to correct any
mistakes you will make along the way.
Four: The most important part of you will always be what lies on
the inside.
Five: Wherever you walk, leave your mark. No matter what
the situation, be faithful and true.
Allow this parable of the pencil to encourage and energize
you. Remember how absolutely special you are to God, and to
us. Only you can fulfill that unique purpose and destiny for which
you were born and now exist. Never allow yourself to become so discouraged that
life seems insignificant or there is little hope or expectation for positive
change. Be “steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of
the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” (I
Corinthians 15:58)
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all
else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!
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