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Post by Quia on Jun 11, 2014 17:31:28 GMT
Hey loves,
So this post is in reference to the Spiritual Gifts Inventory that I sent you all. I really think it gives great insight about where our strengths lie. I know that we often get discouraged or wonder what our gifts may be, so I thought this may helpful. Give it a go and see if your answers line up with what you think your gifts are. Then comment on them by answering the poll and anything else you wanted to share!
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Post by cspain03 on Jun 12, 2014 9:03:40 GMT
I appreciate you sharing this with us. I am certainly one that often feels discouraged when it comes to thinking about what it is God has given me to share with other and to build up His Kingdom - I never felt I had much to give because I don't feel like God speaks to me like He speaks to some many others in my life, I don't feel like He's given me something special to share with His children and I guess, based on this inventory and if I chose not to change my mindset, I haven't really been given something special (my gift was serving) because anyone can serve, really, you just have to do it, but I guess not everyone's heart is naturally set to serve, I don't know, still struggling to feel like I can make a difference with something so simple
The things that stood out to me as I took this inventory:
1) mission work is not something I'm interested in
2) I don't delegate well butI am good at organizing and creating tasks
3) I don't feel like God is using me to speak to others/prophesy/preach and I don't think He ever will
4) I enjoy teaching but could do a better job at really preparing and using resources around me so I can better reach people where they are at (age, learning wise, drive/motivation, etc.)
5) My faith and trust in GOd has grown a lot this year as I've been more active in not defining God's love for me based on material things or worldly accolades/standards
6) I don't go to other with the The Gospel (outside of working with the kids in Children's Church) but I will talk about Jesus when asked, I tend to shy away from spiritual/religious conversations at work but am open to them in all other venues.
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Post by dee07 on Jun 16, 2014 19:50:53 GMT
Taking this Spiritual Gifts both affirms and sheds light on my areas of strengths and weaknesses as it relates to my spiritual walk.
I wasn't surprise by my scores in Leadership, Knowledge, and giving. However my scores in faith, mercy, and shepherding concern me and give me hope of what I can/should be in my walk.
I have always struggled with faith and mercy because growing up it wasn't something I saw. Yea, I saw my mother praying but I didn't see things changing for us. I saw my father choosing crack cocaine over being there for me and my sister. I saw family growing distant b/c of money woes. So, I adopted the mindset of just doing what it takes so my family and loved ones can be straight.
Though that mindset has carried me far and allowed some great things to be achieved, it isn't healthy to my mental and physical state.
For the past few months, I've been hurting. Dealing with Death, Love, and family. All while masking my hurt by not having faith and praying for mercy and truly striving to be a shepherd for Gods people.
Historically, Instead of having faith, praying and asking for mercy on my life, I turned to the ills of life in particular liquor and/or sex to fill the void of not having faith and praying for mercy.
I thank a special someone for giving me a reality check on being open with myself and God but Moreso I thank God for the gift of humility to allow myself to place myself in a venerable state where I can be both open and listen to God and his visions for my life.
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