Clue Number 2: You Have Spiritual GiftsIn 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 http://www. wearingtherightcap. com.

Author:
Robin Kegler