The crack that made a difference

An elderly woman had two large pots. Each hung on one end of a pole that she carried across the back of her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it and always ended up being only half-full of water when she arrived home.
This went on for two years, with the woman taking home only one and a half pots of water everyday.
One day, the cracked pot, ashamed of its imperfection, decided to speak to the woman.
"I'm ashamed of myself, of this crack of mine that causes water to leak."
But the old woman replied, "Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?
I planted seeds on your side of the path and everyday, while we walked back, you watered them. I have been able to pick those beautiful flowers to decorate the table because of you."

The point of the story?
Everyone has a flaw. You have to take people for what they are and look for the good in them.

Sometimes, we overlooked the strengths in people because we might be too preoccupied with their weaknesses. Take time to discover the assets of others and you might be pleasantly surprised by how wonderful they can be.

2 Timothy 2:20-21
In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.