By David Peel
It’s been said that everyone has a gift. While you may or may not have been in a “gifted” program in school, you are indeed gifted.
I’m afraid that many people miss their gifting. Maybe they want something different, fear failure or are even afraid of success.
One common reason that folks might miss their gifting may be surprising; it seems like no big deal to them.
Here are some tips to share with those who aren’t sure of their gifts:
What comes fairly easy for you, but others mention they can’t do it as easily?
For instance, can you take machines apart and reassemble them?
Can you draw a nice picture when others can’t draw a stick figure?
Are you able to breeze through two books in a weekend when others haven’t finished a novel since college?
Can sing on key, or play piano by ear?
Have a way with animals?
Do you find that you can process lots of complex information and then simplify it?
What are you known for, associated with or teased about?
Is there defining stories about your adventurous side? Or standing up to authority? Or selflessly helping others?
If you got a phone call at night and were tired; what subject(s) would you still stay up to talk about?
If you were wealthy enough to never work again, after you traveled and bought a ton of stuff for a couple years, what might you busy yourself doing?
What kinds of projects and hobbies never seem like work to you?
What do people ask your help to do? Fill out complicated forms?
Help with rebuilding their deck?
It’s been said that if you do what you love you never truly work a day in your life.
I think in Genesis, we find that there is a distinction between “work”—which existed before the fall and was blessed—and “toil” which was part of the effects of sin on the world.
Proverbs 22:29 (ESV):
Do you see a man skillful in his work?
He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
Peel seeks justice for those injured in tractor trailer and car accidents, medical malpractice, and disability. He often addresses churches, clubs and groups without charge. Peel may be reached through PeelLawFirm.com wherein other articles may be accessed.
