📖6In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 8If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
Romans 12:6–8
In His grace, God has hand-stitched each of us with unique abilities. Not one of us is a copy–we’re originals, crafted with purpose and precision. Your gift is not an accident; it's an assignment. Whether you speak, serve, teach, encourage, lead, give, or show kindness, you are reflecting God's nature to a world longing to see Him.
You don’t have to compare your gift to someone else’s. The prophet doesn’t need to mimic the teacher. The encourager doesn’t need to become the leader. The secret isn’t in having all the gifts—it’s in using your gift well. Generously. Faithfully. Gladly.
When we each bring our portion, the body of Christ flourishes. A word of prophecy might bring clarity to someone in confusion. A gentle act of kindness could soothe a weary soul. A bold act of leadership may steer a community into purpose.
🌱 Your gift, surrendered in love, becomes a sacred offering. It’s not about performance—it’s about posture. Not striving, but serving. Not about applause, but obedience.
Let’s not hide our gifts under insecurity or comparison. Let’s not dilute them in fear or pride. Let’s activate them. Let's steward them seriously and joyfully. Heaven’s treasures were never meant to gather dust.
Reflection:
Life Application:
Affirmation:
Creative Prompt:
Create a mixed-media piece titled “The Gift in My Hands”. Use a handprint or outline as the focal image and around it, collage or write the gifts you believe God has placed within you. Include symbols, Scripture verses, or colours that represent each gift.
Closing Prayer:
Father, thank You for the gifts You’ve placed in me by Your grace. Forgive me for the times I’ve doubted, hidden, or compared them. Today, I offer them back to You. Use them for Your glory. Show me how to steward them well—to speak, serve, teach, give, lead, or encourage with Your heart. May my hands reflect Yours, and may my gifts bring light, healing, and hope. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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