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Your Gifts, Skills & Personality – Clues to Your Calling
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Your Gifts, Skills & Personality – Clues to Your Calling
Introduction
God does not hide His purpose for your life; He plants clues inside you. The strengths that come naturally, the skills you’ve developed, and even your personality traits are “breadcrumbs” leading to your Kingdom assignment. Scripture reminds us, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us” (Romans 12:6). Discovering and honouring these gifts is part of discovering your destiny.
Think of a key: its unique grooves are designed to fit only one lock. In the same way, your unique mix of abilities and personality is a divine key to unlock solutions and influence that others cannot. The question is not “Am I gifted?” but “How has God designed me to serve?”
Biblical Foundation
- “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10)
- “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” (Jeremiah 1:5)
Consider David. Long before he was king, he was a shepherd who learned courage, worship, and leadership in the fields. The very skills developed in obscurity—music, slingshot accuracy, caring for sheep—were later used to calm Saul’s spirit, defeat Goliath, and shepherd a nation. What looked ordinary at first was actually prophetic preparation. Your experiences prepare you for your divine assignment.
Practical Application
- Pay attention to what energizes you—when do you feel most alive and useful?
- Ask trusted friends or mentors: “What strengths do you see in me?”
- Take time to develop both natural skills and spiritual gifts; both are Kingdom tools.
Kingdom Personality Snapshot Test: Take The Test
- Discover how God has uniquely shaped you for Kingdom creativity and influence.
Instructions:
For each statement, choose the option that feels most natural to you. Keep track of your answers (A, B, C, or D). At the end, tally which letter you chose the most.
Questions
1) When I face a problem, my first instinct is to:
- A) Think of a practical solution.
- B) Encourage people and lift their spirits.
- C) Step in to lead or organize.
- D) Look for a creative or unusual approach.
2) My friends usually come to me for:
- A) Advice on how to get things done.
- B) Comfort, prayer, or encouragement.
- C) Guidance or decision-making.
- D) Fresh ideas or inspiration.
3) When I’m working on something I love, I:
- A) Lose track of time because I’m focused on details.
- B) Enjoy doing it with people and seeing them happy.
- C) Like taking charge and seeing the big picture.
- D) Try new methods or experiment with design, writing, etc.
4) In a group project, I usually:
- A) Handle logistics and planning.
- B) Support and motivate others.
- C) Take the lead to make sure things happen.
- D) Suggest creative ideas and alternatives.
5) If I had one free hour, I’d rather:
- A) Organize my space or plan ahead.
- B) Call or meet a friend who needs encouragement.
- C) Work on a project that could influence others.
- D) Try out a new hobby, skill, or creative project.
6) The feedback I often hear is:
- A) “You’re reliable and thorough.”
- B) “You’re caring and a good listener.”
- C) “You’re a natural leader.”
- D) “You’re full of creative ideas.”
7) I get most frustrated when:
- A) Things are disorganized.
- B) People feel left out or hurt.
- C) Nothing is moving forward.
- D) There’s no room for new ideas.
8) I feel closest to God when:
- A) I’m serving practically and faithfully.
- B) I’m encouraging someone or praying for them.
- C) I’m leading, teaching, or influencing others.
- D) I’m creating—through art, music, writing, or innovation.
9) The Bible character I relate most to is:
- A) Martha (practical and organized)
- B) Barnabas (encourager)
- C) Nehemiah (leader and builder)
- D) Bezalel (Spirit-filled creative)
10) If God gave me a new opportunity tomorrow, I’d hope it involves:
- A) Serving others with my skills.
- B) Caring for people and lifting them up.
- C) Leading a project or initiative.
- D) Expressing creativity or innovating something new.
Results
Mostly A’s – The Organizer
- Strengths: Reliable, structured, detail-oriented.
- Kingdom Value: Keeps visions practical and on track.
- Roles in a Team: Project manager, planner, administrator, systems builder, logistics support.
- Biblical Parallel: Martha — practical service created space for ministry to thrive.
Mostly B’s – The Encourager
- Strengths: Compassionate, supportive, people-centered.
- Kingdom Value: Creates a culture of love and belonging.
- Roles in a Team: Mentor, counselor, community builder, pastoral care, morale booster.
- Biblical Parallel: Barnabas — “son of encouragement,” lifted others into their calling.
Mostly C’s – The Leader
- Strengths: Visionary, decisive, motivator of others.
- Kingdom Value: Mobilizes people and resources for mission.
- Roles in a Team: Team leader, strategist, coach, movement starter, communicator.
- Biblical Parallel: Nehemiah — cast vision and rallied people to rebuild.
Mostly D’s – The Creator
- Strengths: Innovative, imaginative, solution-focused.
- Kingdom Value: Brings fresh ideas and expressions of God’s heart.
- Roles in a Team: Designer, innovator, content creator, worship arts, problem-solver, visionary disruptor.
- Biblical Parallel: Bezalel — Spirit-filled craftsman for the tabernacle.
Growth Challenge
- Take the Kingdom Personality Snapshot Test. Share your result (Organizer, Encourager, Leader, or Creator) with the group and write one way this role could strengthen a team or project in the Kingdom.
Interactive Discussion Prompt
- Which result best describes you? Does it match what you already know about yourself?
- How could this role make you a stronger contributor in a team or community?
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