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| Spiritual Gifts are a part of our purpose! This article will help you figure what some of your gifts may be! |
Are you aware of your natural talents? Do you know that some of your talents are
actually spiritual gifts as well? Our personalities are at times very specific and in line
with our gifts.
Everyone has a gift and a purpose on this earth. Women especially have a sphere of
influence to many people. In fact, as women we often have more than one gift.
I encourage you to figure out you’re your specific gifting is and cultivate that gift in
your everyday life. Finding your gift does not have to be a 'super-deep' spiritual
exercise. When you start paying attention to what you enjoy doing, how your
personality is, and how people relate to you, its not too hard to figure out! Some of
your gifts are obvious and some are not so obvious.
Are you always the one that people call to help organize an event? You could
possibly have the gift of Administration and Leadership. Are you the one people call
when they need advice because they trust you and feel safe? That could be the gift of
wisdom and exhortation. Do you enjoy teaching people and breaking things down
so that people can fully understand? That sounds like the gift of knowledge! Do you
enjoy entertaining and helping people? You may have the gift of service and
hospitality.
God gave you gifts and talents! Ask Him how you can use them and listen for His
answer. When you start functioning according to your gifts, your life flows at much
more peaceful pace and there is an inner joy that cannot be bought. We all need a
sense of purpose, and when you are working in your purpose, you are fulfilled and
happy.
actually spiritual gifts as well? Our personalities are at times very specific and in line
with our gifts.
Everyone has a gift and a purpose on this earth. Women especially have a sphere of
influence to many people. In fact, as women we often have more than one gift.
I encourage you to figure out you’re your specific gifting is and cultivate that gift in
your everyday life. Finding your gift does not have to be a 'super-deep' spiritual
exercise. When you start paying attention to what you enjoy doing, how your
personality is, and how people relate to you, its not too hard to figure out! Some of
your gifts are obvious and some are not so obvious.
Are you always the one that people call to help organize an event? You could
possibly have the gift of Administration and Leadership. Are you the one people call
when they need advice because they trust you and feel safe? That could be the gift of
wisdom and exhortation. Do you enjoy teaching people and breaking things down
so that people can fully understand? That sounds like the gift of knowledge! Do you
enjoy entertaining and helping people? You may have the gift of service and
hospitality.
God gave you gifts and talents! Ask Him how you can use them and listen for His
answer. When you start functioning according to your gifts, your life flows at much
more peaceful pace and there is an inner joy that cannot be bought. We all need a
sense of purpose, and when you are working in your purpose, you are fulfilled and
happy.
Spiritual Gift List:
Administration: the gift that enables a believer to
formulate, direct, and carry out plans necessary to fulfill a
purpose. Biblical References: I Corinthians 12:28, Acts 14:23.
Artistry: the gift that gives the believer the skill of creating
artistic expressions that produce a spiritual response of
strength and inspiration. Biblical References: Exodus
31:1-11, Psalm 149:3a.
Discernment: the gift that motivates a believer to seek
God's will and purpose and apply that understanding to
individual and congregational situations. Biblical
References: John 16:6-15, Romans 9:1, I Corinthians 2:9-16.
Administration: the gift that enables a believer to
formulate, direct, and carry out plans necessary to fulfill a
purpose. Biblical References: I Corinthians 12:28, Acts 14:23.
Artistry: the gift that gives the believer the skill of creating
artistic expressions that produce a spiritual response of
strength and inspiration. Biblical References: Exodus
31:1-11, Psalm 149:3a.
Discernment: the gift that motivates a believer to seek
God's will and purpose and apply that understanding to
individual and congregational situations. Biblical
References: John 16:6-15, Romans 9:1, I Corinthians 2:9-16.
Evangelism: the gift that moves believers to reach nonbelievers in such a way that
they are baptized and become active members of the Christian community. Biblical
References: Matthew 28:16-20, Ephesians 4:11- 16, Acts 2:36-40.
Exhortation: the gift that moves the believer to reach out with Christian love and
presence to people in personal conflict of facing a spiritual void. Biblical References:
John 14:1, II Timothy 1:16-18, III John 5-8.
Faith: the gift that gives a believer the eyes to see the Spirit at work and the ability
to trust the Spirit's leading without indication of where it all might lead. Biblical
References: Genesis 12:1-4a, Mark 5:25-34, I Thessalonians 1:8-10.
Giving: the gift that enables a believer to recognize God's blessings and to respond
to those blessings by generously and sacrificially giving of one's resources (time,
talent, and treasure). Biblical References: II Corinthians 9:6-15, Luke 21:1-4.
they are baptized and become active members of the Christian community. Biblical
References: Matthew 28:16-20, Ephesians 4:11- 16, Acts 2:36-40.
Exhortation: the gift that moves the believer to reach out with Christian love and
presence to people in personal conflict of facing a spiritual void. Biblical References:
John 14:1, II Timothy 1:16-18, III John 5-8.
Faith: the gift that gives a believer the eyes to see the Spirit at work and the ability
to trust the Spirit's leading without indication of where it all might lead. Biblical
References: Genesis 12:1-4a, Mark 5:25-34, I Thessalonians 1:8-10.
Giving: the gift that enables a believer to recognize God's blessings and to respond
to those blessings by generously and sacrificially giving of one's resources (time,
talent, and treasure). Biblical References: II Corinthians 9:6-15, Luke 21:1-4.
Hospitality: the gift that causes a believer to joyfully
welcome and receive guests and those in need of food
and lodging. Biblical References: Romans 12:13,
Romans 16:23a, Luke 10:38.
Intercession: the gift that enables a believer to pray
with the certainty that prayer is heard and when
requests are made, answers will come. Biblical
References: Matthew 6:6-15, Luke 11:1-10, Ephesians
6:18.
Knowledge: the gift that drives a person to learn,
analyze and uncover new insights with regard to the
Bible and faith. Biblical References: I Corinthians 12:8;
I Corinthians 14:6, Romans 12:2.
welcome and receive guests and those in need of food
and lodging. Biblical References: Romans 12:13,
Romans 16:23a, Luke 10:38.
Intercession: the gift that enables a believer to pray
with the certainty that prayer is heard and when
requests are made, answers will come. Biblical
References: Matthew 6:6-15, Luke 11:1-10, Ephesians
6:18.
Knowledge: the gift that drives a person to learn,
analyze and uncover new insights with regard to the
Bible and faith. Biblical References: I Corinthians 12:8;
I Corinthians 14:6, Romans 12:2.
Leadership: the gift that gives a believer the confidence to step forward, give direction
and provide motivation to fulfill a dream or complete a task. Biblical References:
Romans 12:8, John 21:15-17, II Timothy 4:1-5.
Mercy: the gift that motivates a believer to feel deeply for those in physical, spiritual,
or emotional need and then act to meet that need. Biblical References: Luke 7:12-15,
Luke 10:30-37, Matthew 25:34-36.
Music--Vocal: the gift that gives a believer the capability and opportunity to present
personal witness and inspiration to others through singing. Biblical References: Psalm
96:1-9, Psalm 100:1-2, Psalm 149:1-2.
Music--Instrumental: the gift that inspires a believer to express personal faith and
provide inspiration and comfort through the playing of a musical instrument. Biblical
References: Psalm 33:1-5, Psalm 150, I Samuel 16:14-23.
Pastoring (Shepherding): the gift that gives a believer the confidence, capability and
compassion to provide spiritual leadership and direction for individuals or groups of
believers. Biblical References: I Timothy 4:12-16, I Timothy 3:1-13, II Timothy 4:1-2.
Service (Helps): the gift that enables a believer to work gladly behind the scenes in
order that God's work is fulfilled. Biblical References: Luke 23:50-54, Romans 16:1-16,
Philippians 2:19-23.
Skilled Craft: the gift that enables a believer to create, build, maintain or repair
items used within the church. Biblical References: Exodus 30:1-6, Exodus 31:3-5,
Ezekiel 27:4-11.
Teaching: the gift that enables a believer to communicate a personal understanding
of the Bible and faith in such a way that it becomes clear and understood by others.
Biblical References: I Corinthians 12:28, Matthew 5:1-12, Acts 18:24-48.
Wisdom: the gift that allows the believer to sort through opinions, facts and
thoughts in order to determine what solution would be best for the individual
believer or the community of believers. Biblical References: I Corinthians 2:6-13, James
3:13-18, II Chronicles 1:7-11.
Writing: the gift that gives a believer the ability to express truth in a written form; a
form that can edify, instruct and strengthen the community of believers. Biblical
References: I John 2:1-6, 12-14, I Timothy 3:14-15,Jude 3.
and provide motivation to fulfill a dream or complete a task. Biblical References:
Romans 12:8, John 21:15-17, II Timothy 4:1-5.
Mercy: the gift that motivates a believer to feel deeply for those in physical, spiritual,
or emotional need and then act to meet that need. Biblical References: Luke 7:12-15,
Luke 10:30-37, Matthew 25:34-36.
Music--Vocal: the gift that gives a believer the capability and opportunity to present
personal witness and inspiration to others through singing. Biblical References: Psalm
96:1-9, Psalm 100:1-2, Psalm 149:1-2.
Music--Instrumental: the gift that inspires a believer to express personal faith and
provide inspiration and comfort through the playing of a musical instrument. Biblical
References: Psalm 33:1-5, Psalm 150, I Samuel 16:14-23.
Pastoring (Shepherding): the gift that gives a believer the confidence, capability and
compassion to provide spiritual leadership and direction for individuals or groups of
believers. Biblical References: I Timothy 4:12-16, I Timothy 3:1-13, II Timothy 4:1-2.
Service (Helps): the gift that enables a believer to work gladly behind the scenes in
order that God's work is fulfilled. Biblical References: Luke 23:50-54, Romans 16:1-16,
Philippians 2:19-23.
Skilled Craft: the gift that enables a believer to create, build, maintain or repair
items used within the church. Biblical References: Exodus 30:1-6, Exodus 31:3-5,
Ezekiel 27:4-11.
Teaching: the gift that enables a believer to communicate a personal understanding
of the Bible and faith in such a way that it becomes clear and understood by others.
Biblical References: I Corinthians 12:28, Matthew 5:1-12, Acts 18:24-48.
Wisdom: the gift that allows the believer to sort through opinions, facts and
thoughts in order to determine what solution would be best for the individual
believer or the community of believers. Biblical References: I Corinthians 2:6-13, James
3:13-18, II Chronicles 1:7-11.
Writing: the gift that gives a believer the ability to express truth in a written form; a
form that can edify, instruct and strengthen the community of believers. Biblical
References: I John 2:1-6, 12-14, I Timothy 3:14-15,Jude 3.
| Find your gifts & fulfill your purpose! |
