Why We are Like Pencils

Fifty percent of the time, I don't remember anything in the homily by the end of mass (I'm sorry but some priests really aren't speakers). I'm quite impressed when 2 weeks later I can remember a major part of the homily. On January 14th, Fr. Andy gave a great homily at the Boy Scout mass. Since I can still remember the main point, I thought it would be great to share.

Why We Are Like Pencils
1. A pencil is sharpened, and it will hurt. We are sharpened by our experiences and at times it will hurt.
2. The inside of the pencil is important. What is inside of us is what is important.
3. A pencil is useful when in someone's hands. We are in the hands of God.
4. A pencil always leaves it mark. We leave our mark with our actions.
5. A pencil comes with a big eraser. We have the ability to erase our marks and start over again.

I never knew how important a pencil was.