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b'"A spiritual gift is a special supernatural ability that God gives to\\neach of His children, so that together they can advance His purposes in\\nthis world."

(Romans 12:1)\\xa0 \\u201cTherefore, I urge you, brothers, in\\nview of God\\u2019s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy\\nand pleasing to God\\u2014this is your spiritual act of worship.\\u201d
\\nWhat do I need in order to use my spiritual gifts?\\xa0

You need to be a Christian.
(James 1:17)\\xa0 \\u201cEvery good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.\\u201d

You need to believe in spiritual gifts.
\\n(1 Corinthians 12:27)\\xa0 \\u201cNow you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.\\u201d

You need to be willing to go through the process.
(1 Corinthians 14:12)\\xa0 \\u201cSince you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church.\\u201d
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You need to pray.
(James 1:5)\\xa0 \\u201cIf any of you lacks wisdom, he\\nshould ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and\\nit will be given to him.\\u201d


(Romans 12:6-8)\\xa0 \\u201cWe have\\ndifferent gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man\\u2019s gift is\\nprophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.\\xa0 If it is\\nserving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is\\nencouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of\\nothers, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern\\ndiligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.\\u201d
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To develop your gifts:

1.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Explore the possibilities.
(1 Corinthians 14:1)\\xa0 \\u201cFollow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts.\\u201d

2.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Experiment with as many as you can.
(Psalm 34:8) \\u201cTaste and see that the Lord is good.\\u201d
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3.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Examine your feelings.
(Psalm 37:4)\\xa0 \\u201cDelight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.\\u201d

(Philippians 2:13)\\xa0 \\u201c\\u2026for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.\\u201d
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4.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Evaluate your effectiveness.
(Proverbs 18:16 NKJV)\\xa0 \\u201cA man\\u2019s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.\\u201d

5.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Expect confirmation.

(1\\nCorinthians 1:5-7)\\xa0 \\u201cFor in him you have been enriched in every way--in\\nall your speaking and in all your knowledge--because our testimony\\nabout Christ was confirmed in you.\\xa0 Therefore you do not lack any\\nspiritual gift\\u2026\\u201d
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(Hebrews 4:12-13 NLT) \\u201cThe Jews who lived near the enemy came and\\ntold us again and again, \\u201cThey will come from all directions and attack\\nus!\\u201d So I placed armed guards behind the lowest parts of the wall in\\nthe exposed areas. I stationed the people to stand guard by families,\\narmed with swords, spears, and bows.
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(Hebrews 4:14 NLT) \\u201cThen as I looked over the situation, I called\\ntogether the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, \\u201cDon\\u2019t\\nbe afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious,\\nand fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and\\nyour homes!\\u201d
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(Hebrews 4:20 NLT) \\u201cWhen you hear the blast of the trumpet, rush to wherever it is sounding. Then our God will fight for us!\\u201d
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