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What’s My Gift?
Answer these questions based on 1 Corinthians 12. If you answer
yes, you may have that spiritual gift. This is not a complete list of all
the different spiritual gifts, and the examples of how your gifts may
be expressed in your life are just that, examples. For more gifts, see
Romans 12 and Ephesians 4. You may find that you have one or
more than one of the gifts mentioned here.
And remember, every child of God is blessed with one or more
spiritual gifts. If you complete this activity and study the Scripture
passages and you’re still not sure, ask your family and friends
what gifts and abilities they see in you. That may help you
narrow it down some more. Then check the Internet for a free
spiritual gifts inventory that you can take and maybe learn even
more about God’s gifts in your life.
____ When you have a problem, do you like to get advice from different people? Then
perhaps you have the gift of wisdom. Those who are wise know that sometimes
it is important to seek the counsel of others when making a decision. Those who
are wise also know when to offer advice and when to keep their opinions to
themselves.
____ Do you enjoy reading, listening, and understanding different perspectives? Do you
desire to understand things you don’t know about and seek to learn new things
every day? Then perhaps you have the gift of knowledge. This could mean that
you try your hardest to not only understand Christianity, but also the religious
perspectives of others. But the gift of knowledge means that you recognize there
is always more to learn, not just about religions but about many things related to
the world in general.
____ Is it easy for you to believe even when others have questions, doubts, or are
unsure? Then perhaps you have the gift of faith. Those who have great faith are
those who can believe without proof. They know that even when life is hard and
maybe they don’t feel God’s presence with them, that God is there—present,
listening to them, and loving them.
____ Do you enjoy caring for sick or elderly people? Then perhaps you have the
gift of healing. Those who have the gift of healing often have the ability
to help restore someone’s soul or body in various ways. Healing means
you enjoy looking after and nourishing someone back to health.
____ Is it easy for you to understand Scripture and explain what it means to
others? Then perhaps you have the gift of prophecy. Those with this gift
can help others interpret God’s purposes and how God is working in the
world. Prophecy means you speak and share the meaning of God’s word
because He inspires you.
____ Can you determine when someone is being honest or not? Then perhaps
you have the gift of discernment. Those with this gift have the ability to
know how to help resolve arguments between others or talk calmly with
those who have varying viewpoints. Those who have this gift can usually
understand where others are coming from, even if they don’t
agree with the opinions of others.
Answer this question: What is the greatest gift?______________
Write your own assessment question to help someone find out if they
have the greatest gift?
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Use this activity in your Acteens ® meeting in the July Personal/
Spiritual Growth session. See Spring 2011 Acteens Leader (p. 38).
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