441 - Michael Duty - How to Make the Most of the Time God Gives You

441 - Michael Duty Podcast Number: 441Podcast Release Date:  06/27/23Podcast Description Retirement is a time for taking it easy.  Relaxing.  Putting aside all that work you’ve done for so many years and just doing… nothing.  Right?Not if you’re Michael Duty.  Michael, my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast, retired from his decades of work as an architect in his own firm, and all of a sudden he had to figure out how to fill his days.  So he took it to the Lord, praying for guidance on what God wanted him to do.  The answer?  “Write your story!”  That encouragement from God was just what he needed.  Michael wrote a memoir, then began to make writing a priority on a daily basis.  Realizing the value of the time he now had, he also put renewed energy into painting, and he even took up the violin.  He’s busier in retirement than he was when he was working! Michael and I talked about how you can use the time you are given to serve the Lord in more ways than most people can dream of, if you let Him move your creativity.  We also talked about how fiction (such as his new novel, Canaan Found) can be used to reach people with God’s message effectively without being preachy.  It was a great conversation, and I hope you’ll listen to this episode.  You can find Michael’s books at Amazon, some brick-and-mortar bookstores, and Michael’s website:  www.michaeldutybooks.com====================When you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving, here are 4 other ways I can help: 1️⃣  Get my FREE Guide, “5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art”Wondering how to create your art with God or what prophetic art is all about?  Grab my free guide and make sure you’re not stuck in any of these misconceptions about prophetic art!  Download here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/5-biggest-misconceptions-about-prophetic-art2️⃣ Learn a New Framework for Living: Watch this free 60-minute, on-demand workshop I created called “How to Start Thriving as the Artist God Created You to Be,” where I share a simple, Kingdom-based framework for living that anyone can use starting today. Click here for details and to enroll!  ➡️  https://matttommeymentoring.mykajabi.com/ew-optin-how-to-start-thriving3️⃣  Connect with God: Discover how to connect with the Lord and discover His intention for you and your art in His Kingdom in my course, How to Connect with God to Create & Sell Your Art. Get more details here ➡️  https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/how-to-connect  4️⃣  Ready to truly thrive?  Join the Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program to discover how to build your art business and live the abundant life Jesus promised you as an artist in His Kingdom! Click here for details and to enroll!