The Path To Fulfilling Purpose

An old pencil maker took his newest pencil aside, just before he was about to pack him into a box. Imagining the little fellow as a person he recalled a few things about the pencil.

“There are five things you need to know,” he said to his pencil, “before I send you out into the world.

Always remember these five things - never forget them - and you will become the best pencil you can be!

1. The first thing is to remember that you will be able to do many great things, but only if you put yourself in someone else’s hands.
2. From time to time you will experience a painful sharpening, but remember that this will make you a better pencil.
3. Also, keep in mind that you will be able to correct any mistakes you might make along the way.
4. And the most important part of you is what’s on the inside.
5. And remember this, as well, upon every surface that you are used, you must leave your mark. No matter what else happens, you must continue to write.

We all need to be constantly sharpened. This parable may encourage you to know that you are a special person, with unique God-given talents and abilities. Only you can fulfill the purpose which you were born to accomplish.

Never allow yourself to get discouraged and think that your life is insignificant and cannot be impactful and, like the pencil, always remember that the most important part of who you are, is what is inside.

As you go through life, please remember these five things so that you can live your life with heart and purpose, because you are created to rule the world.