Using Your Gifts

One way to save a lot of time, money, and headache is to follow your passion and use your gifts rather than signing up to fill a need that has no relevance to your interests.

For example, as much as I LOVE being a mother, for some reason working in childcare situations is overwhelming to me. A friend of mine recently offered her home as a part-time daycare to earn extra money while staying home with her own young children. On the outset, that situation makes perfect sense for any mom wanting to stay home but still make money; however, that is exactly the type of stressful situation that would send me over the edge. Believe me. I tried something like it. I lasted about a week.

After trying a few different ways to help meet our family's need for extra income, I have settled on a job I have the talent and time to do, which is some at-home data entry. For some women (like my mom), data entry is a nightmare job, but for me it showcases my talent while filling a need for both our family and my employer.

Not to be confused with refusing to try something new, using your God-given gifts is sometimes a trial-and-error method. I encourage you all to explore the gifts with which God has blessed you and find a way to serve others.

There are so many needs in the world and so many different types of people. Let God use you for the purpose for which you were designed.