The Carpenter

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer
of his plans to leave the house-building business and live a more
leisurely life with his wife, enjoying his extended family. He would
miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by.

The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could
build just one more house as a personal favor.

The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was
not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials.
It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.

When the carpenter finished his work, the employer came to inspect the house.
He handed the front-door key to the carpenter. "This is your house" he said,
"my gift to you."

The carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his
own house, he would have done it all so differently.

So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our
best into the building. Then with a shock we realize we have to live in the house we
have built. If we could do it over, we'd do it much differently.

But we cannot go back. You are the carpenter. Each day you hammer a nail,
place a board, or erect a wall.

"Life is a do-it-yourself project," someone has said. Your attitudes and the
choices you make today, build the "house" you live in tomorrow. Build wisely!

Witnessing Tracts

Heroes	Not Into Heaven	Showdown In Middle East	Jelly Bean Prayer
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Inspirational Stories

John 3:16	Stress Relief For Christians	Tug Of War	Pushup's For Donuts
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