7 gifts Gift of teaching. Truth and facts are key issues for one gifted to teach. Standing before a group to interpret and explain passages of scripture and biblical life issues is most fulfillig to God's child gifted to teach. I enjoy researching, studying for long hours, seeing fine points and shades of meaning and principles. I strive to present my material logically and in order, wanting to come to practical applications. If someone alters the sequence of a Bible story, or misses its meaning entirely, i am alarmed. I am likely to even to attempt to correct them, and wish to do it publically because i do not want the pupils misled. I listen and scrutinize the teaching of others naturally. Probably i will want to discuss some of the minor points with the one teaching later. Gift of administration/organization Everything is in place. I like to see a plan completed. I am always ready to begin to structure the next thing to do. It is easy for me to see a job in segments, and know how to assign dofferent folks to do these. Making decisions along the way about what needs to be done, and how it needs to be done is easu for me. I almost do this without giving it a thought. I like to see things planned and structured. My life is very structured and task-oriented. Details are very important, and i am likely to have lists about what i are doing or going to do. If i am making a trip, i probably know exactly how far i am going to drive in a day, where i will stay the night, and how much the trip will cost. Gift of serving "yes", i will be glad to help you. When there is something to be done, i am right there in the middle of it. Sometimes my family wishes i would say "no" once in a while, and take care of things that need to be done at home, things i do not have time for because i am helping those who need me elsewhere. I do not even have to be asked. I see something that needs to be done, and there i am almost before ou know it, busy. In fact, if my helping can relieve someone else to teach, preach, ect. i am fulfilled. I focus on the task, and would rather pitch in and do it tan ask someone to help me. Practical thing fill my life, Going the second mile is normal. When i have guests, or am helping serve a meal, i have a knck for remembering likes and dislikes, and find the person surprised that i remembered. i wish people would show appreciation for my hard work, but i would never ask for it. Instead, i would work on a task until i am past exhaustion. Gift of mercy I know when others are hurting, an it hurst me. My heart is very tender for those who are suffering. and i want to give myself to ease and relieve their pain. People with problems seem to be attracted to me. "Love one another" is a Biblical admotion i fully feel and understand. I notice im my Bible study how much Jesus loved and cared for folks who were in all kinds of need. I sympathize with anyone whose feelings are hurt, and am embarassed when someone says something harsh. I come to their defense. I may even feel a grudge toward someone who hurts my friends. Frienships are very important to me. I cannot understand how some folks can be so insensitive toward others. I wish i were more capable to help others. I am overshelmed by the magnitude of need people have. i tend to be apologetic because many times i do not have full answer, or the resources to do all i want to do, and that is frustrating to me. gift of exhortation I notice how new Christians are growing. I enjoy coming along side, and giving encouragement. If they seem to be having problems, I wish they would talk to me, for i could give them good advice. It is easy for me to say,"here are the steps you need to work this out." It bothers me when i give advice, and the person doesn't follow the steps i have recommended. I find it easy to talk to a person, just the two of us and help them with their problems. Hope in a person is important. I like to encourage folks to "get up and try again." God will help them. The holy spirit is there to give stength and guidance. The christian life is a pilgrimage, and i like to help fellow pilgims mature in their walk for the Lord. gift of prophecy I am a "bottom-line" kind of person. I ssues are clearly right or wrong. I seldom see things half-way betweem. Sometimes people think i speak too quickly and sometimes too harshly. I am just telling them the truth, and it the truth hurts, well, they need to know the consequences of their actions. Someone needs to tell them. I have a deep need to warn people about the casuse and effect of behavior. I may be wrong, but i'm not confused. It looks like others could be more decisive about what they believe, especially about things that are wrong. God's word is plain as day. It also bothers me when i see unfairness. Truth, being fait, treating others right is very important for me. Whatever i do, i am fully committed. I cannot understand why folks will not stand for things, or speak up on the right side of an issue. Sometimes i sense folks are irritated at me for being so bold, but i see no need to compromise a principle. Amos is one of my favorite people. He just told the people what God said, where they were wrong, and what they needed to do about it. It seems easy for me to discern dab motives in someone. I like for things to be above board and out in the open. Why can we not just tell the truth, the facts, and let it all fall whereit will? gift of giving I notice the way the church, or an organisation handles its money. If money is eing misspent, or wasted, it really bothers me. I am very frugal and practical about the way i handle money. There are times when i give to the Lord ina sacrificial way. Sometimes i encourage others whom i know to give also. I eagerly watch the church when we are in some kind of fund raising effort. Seeing the monetary goals reached is very fulfilling. Sometimes my heart is drawn to give to imortant causes that other people seem not even to notice, but i want to help. I feel real oy in giving. Other stuff: Evangelism is something that grows out of being a child of God, and will be exercised by every believer with different slants on the way it is done because of the personality type and spiritual gift. Sheperding is a function and will be different depending on gifts and personality from God.