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What Are My Spiritual Gifts? (And How Do I Find Them?)

 Have you ever had that feeling of something lacking in your life? 

Do you ever feel stuck, knowing that you can be doing more than you are? 

YEAH....Me too! 

That feeling could be coming from the fact that we are not operating in purpose. 

Purpose is that thing we are supposed to be doing that brings glory to God and benefits others. 

So, you may ask...What does purpose look like? 

GOOD QUESTION!

It looks like you are operating in your faith and in your spiritual gifts. 

I'm guessing your next question would be "What are my spiritual gifts?"



And before you hit me with that "I DON'T KNOW WHAT MY SPIRITUAL GIFTS ARE," let me share this. 

EVERY CHILD OF GOD HAS A SPIRITUAL GIFT! 


Let me show you in the word of God. 

James 1: 17 states

Every good and perfect gift is from above


You can also see a list of some of the gifts within the church in 1 Corinthians 12: 28-30. 


So, let's tackle how you can find your spiritual gifts. 

  • Ask God directly. (Matt 7:7)
  • Use online assessments of your spiritual gifts/strengths/personality. 
  • Examine yourself. Think about what things come naturally to you. 
  • Ask others (People say I am good at ?) (People say I would be a good ?)  
I hope that helps you to discover your spiritual gifts and unlock your life. 

Here are some last tidbits about spiritual gifts. 

Spiritual gifts can have a natural benefit as well. (1 Timothy 4:8) 

Spiritual gifts are NOT the same as natural gifts. 

Spiritual gifts also help us to produce good works in the world. (James 2: 17) 

Spiritual gifts are not limited to just the Church. 

Sitting on your gift is selfish and it could rob the world of seeing God. 

Love is the greatest spiritual gift. (1 Cor. 13:13) 

CONCLUSION

Let's make sure to use our spiritual gifts to glorify God and build His kingdom. 

Building His kingdom is not just inviting people to church. 

But it is using our spiritual gifts to reflect God into the world. 

So, I'm on a journey to examine my spiritual gifts and I hope you are too. 

Be blessed and God smile upon you. 
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