Listen

A word of wisdom is given by the Spirit to one person, a word of knowledge to another according to the same Spirit, faith to still another by the same Spirit, gifts of healing to another in the one Spirit, performance of miracles to another, prophecy to another, the ability to tell spirits apart to another, different kinds of tongues to another, and the interpretation of the tongues to another. All these things are produced by the one and same Spirit who gives what he wants to each person.

1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Think

We were all gathered around the campfire. We had spent a week together working, playing, and praying. The days were long, hot, and exhausting. There had been tense moments of frustrations, followed by time to take a deep breath. There was tons of silliness and also times of one-on-one deep conversations. Tomorrow we would all head home. Tonight we would celebrate each other.

We sang a few of our favorite songs and shared prayers. Now we were asked to take a few moments to reflect on each one of the individuals we had shared the week with. Specifically, we were asked to dig deep about what unique gift they brought to the group. After a long period of silence, each person was invited to stand silently while the rest of us shared the gift we had experienced from them.

One of the greatest gifts we can give to another is the affirmation of their giftedness.

Brian Prior

Pray

Thank you, God, for the people in my life who have affirmed my gifts.

Help me to see and affirm the gifts in others.

Amen.

Go

Seek ways this day that you may share your gifts of the Holy Spirit and affirm others to do likewise!