I am a believer in Jesus Christ and have a belief that we are each given special gifts called talents, and these are given for spicific work and for a specific time period.
My idea of talent is the ability to perform certain tasks well and love it. Over the years I have had many different occupations and jobs that I performed well in but didn't enjoy them. I think those were just learned skills and not special talents. I knew that I loved tinkering around with things and making them work but that was just a pastime and didn't bring in any money.
I remember years ago I had worked for a corporation and they closed the outlet where I was employed. At that time I was only making enough to get by month to month so I had to find some immediate source of income. Since I loved to repair things I placed an add for handyman work and got a couple of small jobs painting. They referred me to some 0f their friends and I began to have steady work. The painting was something I loved doing and I did a clean and timely job. The referrals kept coming so I ordered business cards and bought a business license. God was answering my prayer for steady income, and he also gave me the talent to do a good job and the love to do it. That turned out to be my life's work for the next 16 years.
I have been retired for the last 7 years only working part-time jobs for extra income and getting a bit restless. I have been feeling a void of not doing something meaningful. Through my daily devotions and praying for new opportunities I felt like I needed to share my life's experiences on social media how God has provided and protected me over 70+ years, in hopes that it will help others through a similar situation. Believe me, I am not a writer or very savvy with the computer or smartphone, but I have enjoyed making a few short posts and also helped my wife set up her own website. cathykeepsakecreations.com
This could be the opportunity I have been waiting for and the talent to go with it. I am fully trusting God to lead me down the right path and provide all the knowledge and wisdom I will need.
Earl Baldwin
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