GRANDPA: I think Butch's birthday party went real well. Don't you Sally?

SALLY: Of course, Grandpa.

GRANDPA: Everyone gave Butch very nice gifts.

SALLY: I know he was excited. He couldn't wait to open yours.

GRANDPA: Did it mean that much to him?

SALLY: Oh, yes, Grandpa. It meant a whole lot.

GRANDPA: I'm glad it did.

SALLY: How long did it take you to build that model ship?

GRANDPA: It took quite a while. It is made out of pine and balsa wood.

SALLY: It was really neat. I was wondering what that line on the side of the ship was.

GRANDPA: Oh, that's called a Plimsoll mark.

SALLY: The Plimsoll mark? What is a Plimsoll mark.

GRANDPA: You see, Sally, years ago companies would often overload their ships. As a result, the ships would sink easily and lives would be lost.

SALLY: That's really sad, Grandpa.

GRANDPA: Well a man named Samuel Plimsoll worked to reform the shipping laws, and a new law was established. It required a mark to be made on each ship. If the water was above that line, the ship was overloaded and some of the cargo had to be removed.

SALLY: And that line or mark was the one they used?

GRANDPA: That's right, Sally. I often think that Christians have a Plimsoll mark, too. And God knows just where it is. He understands exactly how much we can handle in life, and He promises that we'll not be overloaded.

SALLY: Wow, now every time I see a model ship and see that mark, I will know what it is. I will also be reminded how much God cares for me and that He won't overload me either.

GRANDPA: I think that is a good idea. How about you boys and girls. Maybe you have a problem that seems so big that you are tempted to do something wrong to find a solution.

SALLY: Yes, and now you know you can talk to God and He will help you resist the temptation. He will never overload you. See you later, boys and girls.

GRANDPA: Bye for now.