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Clue Number 2: You Have Spiritual Gifts
In part 1 you learned that talent is natural
endowments; or ability and is a result of
recurring patterns (connections in the brain)
of thought, feelings or behavior that is
applied in a positive way. If enduring talents are results of connections
in the brain, what is a gift? Webster's Dictionary defines a gift as "something
voluntarily transferred by one person to another
without compensation; a special ability or unusual
capacity for doing or achieving something."
Just as talents are formed by the connections
made in the brain 60 days BEFORE birth and
exponentially multiplied by age 3, gifts are
formed by connections made by your spirit
BEFORE you were conceived! Talents are produced from natural origins
(connections in the brain). Gifts are voluntarily
given to each of us by the Creator before we
were born. These gifts give each of us a special
ability to do something purposeful in the earth,
for the good of others and ourselves. They are
called spiritual gifts. Here are three (3) types of spiritual gifts:
1.Motivational Gifts- These are given before
birth by the Creator through the Spirit.
Just as there are talents you'll always carry
within you (based on synapses), there are
spiritual gifts waiting to be released in
you as well (see Romans Chap 12 in
the bible). 2.Manifested Gifts- These spiritual gifts "show up" on an "as needed" bases when you make yourself available to be used. It may be something you've never done before, but
with the help of the Spirit, you are able to do it
if you want to be used. For example, a fairly new person on your ministry
team comes to you and wants to know how to do
a special project he was given. You have
never taught anyone before, but you've
made yourself available to be used by the Spirit.
Your simple explanation gives your ministry
team member the confidence to complete his first
service opportunity successfully because you
made yourself available to fill the need as a
teacher (see 1 Corinthians Chap 12 in the bible).
Through the Holy Spirit, the spiritual gift
of teaching "showed up"-manifested through you.
Manifestation gifts are temporary and fill an
immediate need. Motivational gifts are yours for
a lifetime. You must choose to get access to
them. 3.Ministry/Service Gifts- These spiritual gifts are
given to leaders to perfect the saints so they can
do ministry. Not everyone operates through these
gifts, also known as "offices." Please note, however,
that each motivational gift falls under one of these
5 offices or areas of spiritual gifts (see Ephesians
4:11-14 in the bible). Take Action:
1.Take note of times you make yourself available
to be used by the power of the Holy Spirit in you.
How did your actions affect others and you? Write
your results. 2. Review Chapter 12 in Romans and 1 Corinthians and
Chapter 4:11-14 in Ephesians in the bible.
Write "possible" spiritual gifts you may have below
(note: Some gifts may be talents too).
Excerpt from '5 Clues To Know Where You Fit In Ministry'
Robin Kegler is the C.A.P. Adjustment Coach, a Facilitator, Author, Speaker. She helps people identify where they fit, will prosper and get the most fulfillment in their life and work everyday. Robin is Creator of the Wearing The Right C.A.P. 90 Day Dare, Crack The Purpose Code and Thriving Teacher Boot Camp. For more information about her coaching programs, how to articles, tips and resources, visit
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