The document tells a story about a pencil maker speaking to a pencil before sending it out into the world. The pencil maker tells the pencil five important things to remember: 1) It will be able to do great things if it allows itself to be held and used by others. 2) It will experience painful sharpening at times to become better. 3) It can correct mistakes. 4) The most important part is what's inside. 5) It must continue writing no matter how difficult the situation. The pencil promises to remember and goes into the box understanding its purpose. The message is then applied to people - we all have a unique purpose and should allow ourselves to be used by God while going through difficulties to become stronger.