How Quickly it Goes

It's amazing to think that in 23 days I will be getting on a plane bound for Vienna, Austria.  Sometimes it is unbelievable how quickly time passes.  Tomorrow I will be leaving PFO training in Houghton, NY and return to California late in the evening.  On Sunday our family will be off to our yearly trip to Mount Hermon Family Christian Camp near Santa Cruz, CA.  I look forward to being able to see all of the Romberger side of the family.  It will be nice to spend time with each other and catch up before I leave for Vienna.

Today in class we were told the parable that I found very insightful.  I've written it below for you to read as well.

The Pencil Parable

In the beginning, the Pencil Maker spoke to the pencil saying, "There are five things you need to know before I send you out into the world.  Always remember them and you will become the best pencil you can be."

1st: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone's hand.
2nd: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but this is required if you are to become a better pencil.
3rd: You have the ability to correct any mistakes you might make.
4th: The most important part of you will always be what's inside.
5th: No matter what the condition, you must continue to write.  You must always leave a clear, legible mark no matter how difficult the situation.

The pencil understood, promising to remember and went into the box fully understanding its Maker's purpose.

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.
Five: One every surface you walk, you must leave your mark.  No matter what the situation, you must continue to serve God in everything.

Everyone is like a pencil...created by the Maker for a unique and special purpose.  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.

I don't know who wrote this parable, but I find it very applicable in everyday life.  I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

I will soon put some PFO pictures up on the blog, but please be patient until I do.  :)