Everyone has a gift, a talent, a special
endowment of brilliance. No one can do anything exactly as you might accomplish
it or think a thought exactly as you might consider it or make an observation
exactly as you might examine it. We are as unique in our entire makeup as the
fingerprint on our little pinkie.
Even as we are individuals, we are
also unique when fitly joined together in a group. Your family is like no other
because you are a member of it, a classroom of students is like no other
because each student is important to the dynamic of the whole, and a
congregation of believers is like no other because each offers his or her
particular God-given talent.
Some may desire to be doctors or
nurses; others may not be able to handle the sight of blood. Some may have a
gift of sitting down to a piano and playing or composing music; others may be
tone deaf. Some may dance or paint or sculpt beautiful art while others may be
just as creative with computer graphics on a laptop screen. Some gifts may not
necessarily be in the arts but that person is still worthwhile and talented in
their particular field.
Consider these professions as
artistic and creative and very necessary to our lives:
Beauticians/Barbers – Aren’t you glad you’ve found
someone that can work miracles with your hair. Once you’ve found them, never
let them go.
Carpenters – They can take a design from a blueprint
and make a dwelling that gives us comfort and protection from the weather. To
some of us it may be a shack and to others it may be a mansion but we are all
grateful for having that roof over our head.
Chefs – The dish set before us is
faultless; displayed like a portrait on a canvas, the aroma prepares our taste
buds for great expectations . . . and you don’t have to cook it yourself! J
Cleaning Services – You’re tired, you’re weary,
you’ve worked all day; you come home to a spotless house with clean sheets on
the bed, the bathroom scrubbed, and everything dusted. You can relax and enjoy
the evening. Your cleaning lady has done her job.
Designers – They cover us appropriately
with fashion, style, and the latest trends. They also decorate our homes with
drapery, upholstery, and artistic endeavors.
Doctor
/Nurses – Annual
checkups are a must to identify and treat any issues that may arise. Don’t
ignore signs and symptoms that can easily prevent more serious ailments.
Engineers – They’ve moved us from dirt
roads to intricate highway systems, from one-story buildings to skyscrapers,
from boats to aircraft carriers, and from twin-engine planes to airbuses. Our
travel mode has gone from the tortoise to the hare.
Farmers – They produce the world’s
supply of food, keeping us fat and happy.
Firefighters/Police – They protect us from fire and
crime. Their skills, dedication, and commitment help save our lives and
property and protect us from criminals.
Florists – They bless us on birthdays,
anniversaries, and other special occasions throughout the year. Oh, how we love
getting a beautiful, sweet-smelling bouquet.
Funeral Directors – Everyone needs one at least
once in their life and we appreciate hearing, “It was a lovely service.”
Hotel/Motel
Managers – When
travel is a must, we all look for the cleanest, most convenient place to stop
for the night; preferably one with morning coffee, a blow dryer, an iron, and a
continental breakfast.
Jewelers – Designers of wedding rings and
necklaces, earrings and bracelets; the gift of sparkle and shine.
Military
Men/Women – a Million Thanks . . . "A soldier doesn't fight because
he hates what is in front of him. A soldier fights because he loves what he
left behind." - unknown
MOTTOS: United
States Army – “This We’ll Defend”
United States Navy – “Honor,
Courage, Commitment”
United States Navy Seals – “The
Only Easy Day was Yesterday”
United States Marine Corps –
“Semper Fidelis” (Always Faithful)
United States Air Force – “Aim
High; Fly, Fight, Win”
United States Coast Guard –
“Semper Paratus” (Always Ready)
Nutritionists – They keep us healthy suggesting all the appropriate foods to eat and the inappropriate foods to avoid. We look and feel better with a proper diet and exercise.
Pastors – They minister to our spiritual
lives, our marriages, our families; equipping us for works of service so that
we, in turn, can share the love of God. Where other gifts may be temporal,
their results are eternal.
Plumbers – They are on call 24/7 and
aren’t we glad to see them when the toilet backs up.
Sanitation Engineers – Having these wonderful workers
pick up our refuse from the curb every week is a blessing too large to fathom. Imagine
if they went on strike!
Teachers – Blessed people who have the
patience to educate; who can sit in a classroom day after day and deal with
unruly and sometimes belligerent and disrespectful children. That teacher is
gifted because of the time invested in even one child which produces an adult
of integrity, ability, and performance that benefits and blesses the world.
Wedding Planners – The bride was lovely; the
flowers, the music, the cake were all done to perfection, relieving the family
of any and all stress so they can enjoy the day.
Writers/Authors – You have an idea, a glimmer of
something not quite developed. It could be a mystery or comic relief. It could
be sad and bring forth tears or maybe light romance with hearts and flowers. Maybe
you’re a poet with such skill as to touch the emotional core of the reader. Your
story of words is as beautiful and picturesque as any oil paint that is applied
to a canvas.
No one person is more exceptional
than another and no one is inferior to another just because of their profession
or their giftedness. We are all members of society; each one is necessary, each
one is a gift to all the rest for we are fitly joined together in this common
cause called LIFE! Find your place and fill it with all your might.
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