Lessons of a Pencil

 http://www.jennifermaestre.com/portfolio.php  Cool art , I received this in a email with these pictures




A PENCIL MAKER TOLD THE PENCIL 5 IMPORTANT LESSONS JUST BEFORE PUTTING IT IN A BOX :


1.) EVERYTHING YOU DO WILL ALWAYS LEAVE A MARK.

2.) YOU CAN ALWAYS CORRECT THE MISTAKES YOU MAKE.

3.) WHAT IS IMPORTANT IS WHAT IS INSIDE OF YOU.

4.) IN LIFE, YOU WILL UNDERGO PAINFUL SHARPENINGS,

WHICH WILL ONLY MAKE YOU BETTER.

5.) TO BE THE BEST PENCIL, YOU MUST ALLOW YOURSELF

TO BE HELD AND GUIDED BY THE HAND THAT HOLDS YOU.

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 changed and, like the pencil, always remember that the most important part of who you are, is what's inside of you.

Soar on Wings Like Eagles!!!

I remember the little boy I dropped off 13 years ago at his Kindergarten class.  He had his lunchbox and his little bookbag.  I took his picture outside of his door and off he went.  Today, that little boy got up, got in his car and off he went to begin his SENIOR YEAR.  Wow, how time flies!!!   He had his first home soccer game the other night.  He said "This is my last first home game!"  I guess it was.  There will be alot of that this year.  Last prom, last soccer game, last dance, last yearbook assembly, last swim meet, and probably he will play his last high school joke on someone.  However, there will also be  many new things that will await him.  There are so many possibilites out there.  I know with the Lord's help he will soar.  Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run, and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

I can't wait to see where his wings will take him!!

God Be With Me!!

I saw this today on another website and It spoke to me.  I pray it will speak to you too. 

Better To Be A Slow Buddy Than No Buddy At All!!! (Pause player at bottom to enjoy this)

Lets remember our friends!!

Appreciated by a stranger!

I was shopping in a teacher store today and was approached by a older lady.  She asked."Are you a teacher?"  I said "Yes Mam"  " You are buying this stuff for your students aren't you?"  I again replied,"Yes"  She said "It touches me to see teachers like you in here buying these things for your students.".  She continue"Does your school board give you money for this?"  "I replied "No mam" "I didn't think so."  She smiled and told me to have a good year. I guess just as much as I touched her today. She touched me by telling me she was touched.  It felt good to be appreciated by a stranger. 

Tennis Balls, Anyone?

So, I am standing in line at a department store.  Some ladies behind me have their child's school supply list.  Something I don't have yet!!!  They were wondering why they had to buy tennis balls.  I knew immediately why.  So I turned to tell them they would be used to put on the bottom  of the students chair legs.  I said it saves on the floor and children moving their desks so much.  They did not like the idea.  They immediately replied " Doesn't the school buy anything anymore?"  I turned with a smile and said "Yes, they do." I could tell by the look on their face they knew I was with a school system. That was my clue to turn around and let them complain and be quiet.  The fact is we don't have as much money as we use to have.  We have to let valuable employees go because we can't afford to pay them.  So, please don't complain about having to buy a package of tennis balls!! Parents do have to supply alot more than they use to but that is just the way it is.  Teachers, also spend alot of their own money on their students.  Someone is always going to be unhappy about buying school supplies. Just wait until you have to buy college supplies.  You will be wishing you were buying tennis balls!!

 

I hope you are drinking from your SAUCER!!!!

I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too late now.

But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow                               

And as I go along life's way,

I'm reaping better than I sowed.

I'm drinking from my saucer,

'Cause my cup has overflowed.



Haven't got a lot of riches,

and sometimes the going's tough

But I've got loving ones all around me,

and that makes me rich enough.

I thank GOD for his Blessings,

and the Mercies HE 's bestowed.

I'm drinking from my saucer,

'Cause my cup has overflowed.



I remember times when things went wrong,

My faith wore somewhat thin.

But all at once the dark clouds broke,

and the sun peeped through again.

So LORD , help me not to gripe,

about the tough rows I have hoed.

I'm drinking from my saucer,

'Cause my cup has overflowed.



If GOD gives me strength and courage,

When the way grows steep and rough.

I'll not ask for other blessings,

I'm already Blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy,

to help others bear their loads..

Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,

'Cause my cup has overflowed.



When I think of how many people in this world have it worse than I do, I realize just how BLESSED I really am..



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