Here's a parable worth sharing.
In the beginning, the Pencil Maker spoke to the pencil saying " There are 5 things you need to know before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and you'll become the best pencil you can be.
1. You'll be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in Someone's hand.
2. You'll experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but this is required if you are to become a better pencil.
3. You have the ability to correct any mistakes you might make.
4. The most important part of you will always be what's inside.
5. No matter what the condition, you must continue to write. You must always leave a clear, legible mark no matter how difficult the situation.
Now, replace the pencil with us.
1. We'll be able to do many great things but only if we allow ourself to be held in God's hand and allow other human beings to access us for the many gifts we are blessed with.
2. We'll eventually experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by going through various problems. However, we need them to help us become a stronger person.
3. We'll be able to correct mistakes we've make or grow through them.
4. The most important part of us will always be what's on the inside.
5. On the surface we walk, we must leave our mark. No matter what, we must continue to serve HIM in everything.
Well, this parable definitely serve as a gentle reminder for me from time to time especially during the sharpening phrase. We are like pencils, created by the Maker for a unique and special purpose. We will become the best person we can be if only we allow HIM to work in us.
You were made to do great things! -Anon-
Yes, each one of you.
