How Do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts

  • Pray and Ask God to Show You - Paul wrote to the Corinthians: "Now about spiritual gifts, I do not want you to be ignorant" (1 Corinthians 12:1). It is God's intention for us to understand and know how He has gifted us.

 

  • Study the Biblical Possibilities - Begin with the Scripture passages listed above and then use a concordance or cross references to find other passages regarding the spiritual gifts.

 

  • Watch How God Is Using You (Check Results) - There are a number of good spiritual gift inventories available to help you identify how God is using you. Click Here for one resource of a Spiritual Gifts Assessment.

 

  • Counsel With Others - It has been our experience that many times other people who know you and have served with you can easily identify what your spiritual gifts are. Talk to your pastor, to Christian friends who have served with you, and to your family. "For waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers" Proverbs 24:6.

 

  • Try New Ministries - One of the best ways to discover if you have a gift in a certain area is to actually put yourself in a situation that requires that gift. Stretch yourself.

 

  • Expect Confirmation From the Body - Spiritual gifts will be recognized by the Body of Christ, because spiritual gifts (properly exercised) edify the Body of Christ. They bring blessing to God's people and extend God's kingdom.