We must all search to find the special gifts that God has given us to share with one another. Sometimes we may not feel we have any gifts, but Paul says in Romans 12:4-8,
“Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.”
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We need to take time every now and then to evaluate the gifts we’re sharing, as well as where and how we are using them. It is possible that our gifts may be used in different ways depending on the circumstances of our life. God may be calling us to use our gifts in a different setting at various times in our life.
God may also call us to expand our horizons and develop other gifts that are needed at certain times in our life. He wants us to continually grow in our spiritual walk. Our giftedness will be a blessing for us, while also blessing the people around us.
Sometimes our gifts may be visible to others, and at other times nobody may see them. What is vital is that we let God use our gifts at each stage of our life for His manifestation, and not to worry if others notice our gifts. Then we can rejoice knowing we are serving Him and doing His will!
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Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. –1 Peter 4:10
Great post. I took a spiritual gifts test a few times and it changed over the years. Makes sense seeing as we are also changing and Hopefully, growing in Christ. Keep on keeping on for HIM. much love to you!!
Thanks for your encouragement, Cindy. I remember your post about the spiritual gifts test. That would be an interesting thing to do. Love to you as well!
Wonderful encouragement. I totally agree – we are to grow and mature in the gifts God has given us! I’ve been surprised at some of the ways the Lord has stretched me so He can use me. thanks for sharing! hugs and blessings- visiting from the #bloggercaregroup
Great quote from Romans. I often try to think of ways to help others during Lent., but you reminded us that we need to continuously keeping doing what we do in the place that God has put us. Thanks and keep using your gift to inspire.
Thanks so much for your encouragement, Sandy. It is amazing to think no act is too small to be used by the Lord in our simple, ordinary lives! God bless!
Thanks so much for your kind words! Yes, I think it is amazing to see how God can use in ways we wouldn’t imagine! God bless!