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Determining your spiritual gifts and how best to minister to others around you, especially members of your church, can take time. These four steps can help you get started:
Do anything and everything you can do, until you find something you must do! When you find what you feel joyfully compelled to do, that’s a good indicator this "something" is likely your spiritual gift.
When we first began attending church, Elizabeth and I did any - and everything we could possibly do. It was a joy to serve any - and everybody - in any way! In time, as God worked through us, we began to find tasks that were ideally suited to us — which turned out to be our areas of giftedness.
At the time of your salvation, God gave you spiritual abilities (1 Corinthians 12:11). These abilities are an inherent part of your Christian makeup. They are uniquely "you".
As you grow and mature spiritually, and as you take advantage of opportunities to serve, these spiritual abilities will surface more and more. So what’s the best way to discover your areas of giftedness? Do what you like to do or desire to do. Doing so, plus your spiritual growth, will help confirm your spiritual gift.
Many times, others will often recognize your spiritual giftedness before you do. So ask others what they see as your most effectual area of service. Their observations will probably indicate your areas of giftedness.
You may not recognize them as readily because they will seem to come naturally, easily, and effortlessly to you. They’ll be so rewarding, you’ll hardly notice! That’s because your area of spiritual giftedness is a channel through which the Holy Spirit works - it’s not you, it’s Him! Your area of spiritual giftedness is a channel through which the Holy Spirit works. This is hard to explain, understand, and recognize. But just keep on keeping on!
When you are using your God-given gifts, others will be blessed. Also, your gifts will become more obvious as God blesses certain ministries you undertake. So, if you wonder what your gifts are, notice what you’re doing for the body of Christ that God is blessing.
Sometimes we can feel immobilized in our service toward God by an over-emphasis on spiritual gifts or a fear of not being the right person for the job. Remember, God uniquely gifted each of us, and we’re not to compare ourselves with others. Follow the steps above to help you identify your giftedness and begin serving God and others!
Dear Lord, thank You for gifting me with specific spiritual gifts. Help me use them to serve you and to benefit others in the body of Christ. All to Your glory. Amen.
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God gave you spiritual abilities (1 Corinthians 12:11) upon your salvation which are an inherent part of your Christian makeup. They are uniquely "you."
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Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
How did men and women in the Bible accomplish great things for God? There wasn’t any secret formula or bestselling book on success for them. In fact, they were ordinary people like you and me. What made them effective was their willingness to obey God—one decision at a time.
SusieMay
January 27, 2022
Reading your commentary today deepened my understanding of the readiness of the women who ministered to Jesus in life and in His death. Having reach my seventh decade makes me the older woman who still has much serving to do. So thanks for the affirmation of how to ascertain our gifting from the Holy Spirit and to continue blessing others in Jesus name as long as possible.