God Blesses With Gift & Talents

My top 7 Spiritual Gifts:

I took a short study some years ago by B.LeHay on Women's Spiritual Gifts. I got the results out and thought I would post here.

If you have not discover the gifts and talents that God has given you, I urge you to study what the bible says, seek out a study or book on the subject to help you find out.

Music

Music - The gift that gives a believer the capability to present personal witness and inspiration to others through instrumental music, singing, or dancing.

The special gift whereby the Spirit enables certain Christians to praise God through music in such a way as to enhance the worship experience of other believers. It gives the believer the desire and capability to express personal faith and provide inspiration and comfort through the playing of a musical instrument, singing, or dancing. The spiritual aspect of the gift is revealed as the gift bearer gives witness to love and praise for the Lord, and thus glorifies God. Those listening or watching become inspired to feel the presence and majesty of God when music, song, or dance uplifts their soul in a manner that brings them closer to their Lord.

People with this gift:
- sing or play a musical instrument quite well, and enjoy it
- have special joy singing praises to God, either alone or with other people
- feel secure in the fact that their musical ability will be of benefit to other people with whom they come in contact
- can use their musical ability to help and inspire others to worship God
- see that their singing or instrument playing is a spiritual encouragement for others.

1 Samuel 16:14-23
1 Corinthians 14:26
Psalm 33:1-3
Psalm 96:1-2
Psalm 100:1-2
Psalm 149:3
Psalm 150:1-6
Colossians 3:16
2 Chronicles 5:12-13
2 Samuel 6:14-15

Craftsmanship / Artist

Craftsmanship / Artist - The gift that gives the believer the skill to create artistic expressions that produce a spiritual response of strength and inspiration. Skilled Craft - the gift that enables a believer to create, build, maintain, or repair items used within the church.

The divine enablement to creatively design and/or construct items to be used for ministry or the divine enablement to communicate God's truth through a variety of art forms.

People with this gift:
- work with wood, cloth, paint, metal, glass, and other raw materials
- make things which increase the effectiveness of other's ministries
- design and build tangible items and resources for ministry use
- work with different kinds of tools and are skilled with their hands
- use the arts to communicate God's truth
- develop and use artistic skills such as drama, writing, art, music, dance, etc.
- use variety and creativity to captivate people and cause them to consider Christ's message
- challenge people's perspective of God through various forms of the arts
- demonstrate fresh ways to express the Lord's ministry and message.

Exodus 28:3-4
Exodus 31:1-11
Exodus 35:30-35

Intercession / Prayer

Intercession / Prayer (Serving Gift) - The special ability God gives to some to pray for extended periods of time on a regular basis and see frequent and specific answers to their prayers to a degree much greater than that which is expected of the average Christian.

The divine enablement to consistently pray on behalf of and for others, seeing frequent and specific results.

People with this gift:
- feel compelled to earnestly pray on behalf of someone or some cause
- have a daily awareness of the spiritual battles being waged and pray
- are convinced God moves in direct response to prayer
- pray in response to the leading of the spirit, whether they understand it or not
- exercise authority and power for the protection of others and the equipping of them to serve.

Ephesians 6:18
1 Timothy 2:1-2
1 Kings 13:6
Luke 11:1-10
Matthew 6:6-15
Mark 11:22-25
James 5:14-16
Colossians 4:12-13
1 Thessalonians 3:10

Faith

Faith - The special conviction God gives to some to be firmly persuaded of God's power and promises to accomplish His will and purpose and to display such a confidence in Him and His Word that circumstances and obstacles do not shake that conviction.

The divine enablement to act on God's promises with confidence and unwavering belief in God's ability to fulfill his purposes.

People with this gift:
- believe the promises of God and inspire others to do the same
- act in complete confidence of God's ability to overcome obstacles
- demonstrate an attitude of trust in God's will and his promises
- advance the cause of Christ because they go forward when others will not
- ask God for what is needed and trust him for his provision.

1 Corinthians 12:7-11
Mark 5:25-34
Acts 27:21-25
Hebrews 11
Romans 4:18-21

Administration

Administration (Serving Gift) - The special ability God gives to some to steer the body toward the accomplishment of God-given goals and directives by planning, organizing, and supervising others.

The divine enablement to understand what makes an organization function and the special ability to plan and execute procedures that accomplish the goals of the ministry.

People with this gift:
- develop strategies or plans to reach identified goals
- assist ministries to become more effective and efficient
- create order out of organizational chaos
- manage or coordinate a variety of responsibilities to accomplish a task
- organize people, tasks, or events.
(See also Leadership )

1 Corinthians 12:28-31
Luke 14:28-30

Discernment / Distinguishing Spirits

Discernment / Distinguishing of Spirits - The special ability God gives to some to know with assurance whether certain behavior or teaching is from God, Satan, human error, or human power.

The divine enablement to distinguish between truth and error, to discern the spirits, differentiating between good and evil, right and wrong.

People with this gift:
- distinguish truth from error, right from wrong, pure motives from impure
- identify deception in others with accuracy and appropriateness
- determine whether a word attributed to God is authentic
- recognize inconsistencies in a teaching, prophetic message, or interpretation
- are able to sense the presence of evil.

1 Corinthians 12:7-11
1 John 4:1-6
1 Corinthians 2:9-16
2 Chronicles 2:12
Psalms 119:125
Proverbs 3:21
1 Kings 3:9
Hebrews 5:14

Encouragement

Encouragement (Speaking Gift) - The special ability God gives some to offer comfort, words of encouragement, hope, and reassurance to discouraged, weak, or troubled Christians in such a way that they are consoled.

People with this gift:
- come to the side of those who are discouraged to reassure them and give them hope
- emphasize God's promises and confidence in his will.

(See also Exhortation )

Romans 12:6-8
Titus 1:9
Acts 11:23-24
Acts 14:21-22
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

God's Calling

In 1993, I publicly accepted God's calling on my life to minister with my musical & artistic abilities. I was scared to death! I accepted with my heels dragging through the dirt! I did not understand why I had been called - but, did I want to be chosen?

I was trained musically/vocally by some of the best in this area during my teens and twenties. Then, life happens. I got married...had kids...and my voice and talents became silent...I rebelled...I was like a spoiled brat! "I don't wanna sing/play/create and you can't make me" was my general attitude.

My dad, who's been in the ministry for years, told me then that even though I had been called...I still needed to prove that I have come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and have had my spiritual condition changed and my ears attuned to God's leading.

For the first year after this calling, it took me a while to gather up the courage to minister in front of a congregation. I am naturally shy and would be so comfortable in the back corner of the back pew and seen by no one! Even though I grew up singing on stage at church, I was still timid!

So a few years went by, and guilt was eating at me...which I later discovered was God's reminder that I was not using my gifts and talents for the furtherment of His Kingdom or winning new souls to Him. But, he was not going to force me! He created me with a free will. But, He sure could remind me!

I allowed the Holy Spirit to bring me to God which allowed me to listen to His reminders. And there were many! I have a hard head! I eventually answered...again, Here I am, Send me Lord.

I also had to learn the hard way that God does not take into consideration, as in my case, my natural shyness in front of a crowd, that His calling was not about me! I am very hard headed! God saw that I was in a good relationship place with him and wanted me to start reflecting His love, grace and mercy through my art, singing & music. When I finally realized that, it changed my life!

Since then, I have been able to come out of my shell to serve and offer my my gifts and worship to God with total motivation and love.
The summer of 2009 I joined in as 4 of us formed our brand new Praise Team in our church. We now have 8 members with a few of our youth joining in when able! Hallelujah!
When I sing on stage, I no longer feel nervous...when I create my art, I no longer feel embarrassed when it's viewed by the public...I know that's the Holy Spirit dwelling within me to keep me from withdrawing back into my shell...where I would surely go!

We all, with veiled face, beholding as in a mirror the Glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image. 2 Corinthians 3:18