“The Power of Your Yes: Letting God Use Your Gifts for His Kingdom”

How your obedience to the Holy Spirit can impact lives, strengthen faith, and draw hearts closer to Jesus.

Your gifts have the ability to change hearts and lead souls to Jesus through the mighty power of the Holy Spirit.

Every one of us was blessed with a unique gift. The Bible highlights a few in Romans 12:6-8 (Motivational Gifts), 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, 28 (Manifestation Gifts), Ephesians 4:11 (Ministry/Office Gifts), and 1 Peter 4:11.

Some of the gifts listed in these verses are: Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Exhortation (Encouragement), Contributing (Giving), Leadership, and Mercy. Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge, Faith, Healing, Miracles, Distinguishing between Spirits, Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues, Apostle, Evangelist, Prophet, Pastor, and Teacher.

Other gifts can be used for God’s glory, too. Maybe you’re a great singer; you can sing on the worship team at your church, in the choir, start a Christian band, become a Christian artist, and produce your own music, etc. Maybe your gift is writing, like mine, and I have a feeling that if you’re on Substack, you probably have the gift of writing. Your willingness to write what the Holy Spirit puts on your heart is a beautiful way to honor God with your gifts. Especially because it is God who’s given you the gift of writing to begin with.

You have no idea who your God-given gifts could impact with your obedience.

Your gift of singing, becoming a Christian artist, and producing your own music has the potential to reach thousands – if not millions of people to encourage and spur them on in their faith. Music has a beautiful way of doing that.

Your gift of writing has the potential to meet someone where they are, exactly when they need it. Sometimes what you write may not be for the masses. Sometimes, God has you write something for a specific person or a specific group of people. God can use your words; you just have to be willing to write.

Maybe, like my mom, you’ve been called to start a care card ministry where you send out faith-based cards of encouragement every month to women all over the US, some of whom struggle deeply. Those cards make an impact and really make a difference in the lives of the people receiving them. Or maybe you’re like me, sending care packages along those same lines, either way, God uses those things for His Glory and for His kingdom.

And you can be a part of what God is doing if you are willing to partner with Him and commit to using your God-given gifts for the kingdom of God.

So you’ve made it this far, and you may be wondering what your God-given gift is. I encourage you to pray and ask God to reveal your gifts to you because you have them; there may need to be some exploring on your end. Then ask God to use you and your God-given gifts for His purposes and His kingdom. You’ll be amazed at just what God will do.

In the meantime, here are some guided questions to help you discover your God-given gift.

1. Have I asked God to reveal the gifts He has placed within me?

2. What desires or passions has He consistently put on my heart?

3. What do people often come to me for help, encouragement, or advice about?

4. What activities feel life-giving rather than draining?

5. When do I feel most like I’m walking in purpose?

6. What needs or struggles in others deeply stir compassion in me?

7. What problems or situations do I feel drawn to help with?

8. Where do I feel a strong desire to make a difference for God’s kingdom?

9. What doors has God already opened for me to serve?

10. Is there something I’ve been hesitant to try but keep feeling led toward?