JOSHUA TIME 560

> PARABLE OF THE PENCIL> > 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.