Donald fiddled with the cuffs and pulled at the lapels. His blazer was big for him but he was too young to realise that because of his sudden growth spurts his parents couldn’t afford a new blazer every year. He would be wearing this one until it was too tight a fit and he would be fiddling with it again to make it stretch. The shepherd boy David donned Saul’s armour which was certainly not a good fit. It hindered rather than helped him.
God has given us talents that fit us perfectly. He alone knows what attributes are suitable for us. God has given me the ability to write and during my life has prepared me with all I needed. I grew up in a home full of books. My favourite teacher at school was the English teacher. Then I had the opportunity to attend various writing classes and courses. All the time this was honing my skill.
It is comforting to know that God has planned our areas of service and what talents we will be blessed with. It is not just a random choice. Writing is something I have been able to do when I’ve been unwell. I imagine it is something I will be able to do into old age which doesn’t apply to all talents. My friend was a dancer, a talent she can’t practice now.
God has also planned outlets and opportunities for me to be printed in various places. ‘Just where He needs me, my Lord has placed me, there I would do His will.’ Miruam Richards S.A. Officer