The Pencil

"The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside just before putting it into the box. "There are five 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 become the best pencil you can be"

1. You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in Someone's hand.
2. You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you'll need it to become a better pencil.
3. I will be able to correct mistakes that you make.
4. The most important part of you will always be the inside.
5. 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, promised to remember and went into the box with a purpose.

Now keep in mind the pencil is like you! Always remember it and never forget, and you will become the best person you can be.

1. You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in God's hand and allow others to access you for the many gifts you possess (yes, you do possess gifts, Emma's note).
2. You will experience painful sharpening from time to time, by going through various problems, but you'll need it to become a stronger person!
3. God will be able to forgive mistakes that you make.
4. The most important part of you will always be what's on the inside, because that part is eternal.
5. Everywhere you go, you must leave your mark! No matter what the situation, you must continue to do your best.

Understand this and remember it, and you will be able to carry on walking on this earth with a meaningful purpose in your heart!" (Author known to God)