Gifts and Weaknesses

[NodMyHeadLikeYeah]

Gifts: I'm smart, Decisive, super good looking (i'm joking.. but no seriously i am ) Not emotional, The lord gave me a real talent for running. I won't be intimidated, and i do what i have to do no matter what my feelings say.

Weaknesses: Not emotional.. Stubborn, once i get something in my head i'm hard to move.
Lack of compassion for others.

 

[arwen83]

Gifts: Ability to analyze, see patterns and possibilities, empathize, lead, desire connect deeply with others, my humor

Weaknesses: Impatience and lack of compassion with people who do not use what I deem to be common sense, easily frustrated, perfectionist at work towards myself and others, high (maybe unreasonable) expectations, bouncing from idealism to realism depending on context, poor memory

 

[AsifinPassing]

Here's a question or two.

In what ways are you gifted, and how are you using those gifts to build up the body of Christ?


On the flip side, what weaknesses do you struggle with, personality-wise?

Difficult question. Then again, I suppose the question itself is quite simple, but the difficulty lies in the complexity of answering such a question.

My gifts? There are several, perhaps, but nothing outstandingly so...nonetheless, inventories, those who've experienced me at length, and most certainly above all, God, could tell you what strengths or giftings may be mine, or at least given me.

My weaknesses, too, are many. Those I reflect on...or rather, am kept in perpetual remembrance of.

Ironically, this reminds me of a small life event occurring several years ago. I was on Eharmony, trying the whole 'online' thing, and talking to a woman who wanted to know me from a somewhat objective (and personal) standpoint. She wanted to know my strengths, gifts, better qualities, and general character definition. This question caught me off guard, as I'd never been asked, really...

Sure, in the past, employers or others might have asked about accomplishments or required attributes which I possessed, but never just wanted to know what all the best parts about me were. I couldn't answer. Lol, in fact, I asked my parents and best friend what they thought... ^^0

Strange how we as humans always have a tendency to focus on the negative, and remain somewhat oblivious or obligatory toward positives.

After all this (small) shpeal, I find awareness to the fact that I still have not answered the question. The reality is, given the circumstances, I doubt my ability to. If you truly want to know, and are trustworthy, then feel free to get to know me. I'll open up bit by bit once discerning that you're ready. Other than that, this will simply have to suffice in some form or fashion:


Strengths/Gifts: Music, Faith, Prophesy, Encouragement, Speech, Thought, and several others...

Shortcomings: Sloth, Lust, Greed, Gluttony, and a variety of others which may not be evident outwardly, but very present internally...

 

[colalella2891]

I've been told by prophets that I have gifts of compassion, honor, music, and prophecy. Being a compassionate and caring person can be a good thing, but the bad thing is I let people walk all over me and order me around. If someone asks me for a favor/task I know I can't do, I say yes anyway because I don't want to let them down.

I can also be very hard on myself. I need everything to go exactly right, and if I mess up I get mad at myself. I have weaknesses with envy, anger, lust, pride, and my insecurities. There's definitely other bad stuff, but that's all i'll say.

We all have our stuff that we need healed of.

 

[zeroturbulence]

Gifts: I'm smart, Decisive, super good looking (i'm joking.. but no seriously i am ) Not emotional, The lord gave me a real talent for running. I won't be intimidated, and i do what i have to do no matter what my feelings say.

Weaknesses: Not emotional.. Stubborn, once i get something in my head i'm hard to move.
Lack of compassion for others.

You're the Roadrunner!

 

[zeroturbulence]

Here's a question or two.

In what ways are you gifted, and how are you using those gifts to build up the body of Christ?


On the flip side, what weaknesses do you struggle with, personality-wise?

My gift is having the ability to keep my mouth shut when I know it will probably get me into trouble.

My biggest weakness is being overly sensitive.

 

[dliz]

Hmmm. I think my gift is probably entertaining guests. Im not quite sure if that's a good thing or not. I don't like people to be out of place so I try to entertain them by all means. My weakness is that I tend to be very sensitive and I'm trying not to let the negative remarks of the people bring me down.

 

[AsifinPassing]

To further my post, and answer a peice of the questions few others have...

As for building up the body, I'm trying to use what I have, when and where I am. For instance, I'm on track to become a minister, am currently a youth director, assist where I can in mission and ministry, have been worship leader for different times and places (among other things), and am currently going to fill in tomorrow and next Sunday as the pianist.

I try to be open and available to others. I try to encourage, engage, and 'be' wherever I am with others. I pray some for people, and often that Christ will use me. I speak, write a bite, and do more than nothing...but still, I really don't utilize or improve upon upon my gifts or weaknesses nearly enough.

 

[Grace-Like-Rain]

To further my post, and answer a peice of the questions few others have...

As for building up the body, I'm trying to use what I have, when and where I am. For instance, I'm on track to become a minister, am currently a youth director, assist where I can in mission and ministry, have been worship leader for different times and places (among other things), and am currently going to fill in tomorrow and next Sunday as the pianist.

I try to be open and available to others. I try to encourage, engage, and 'be' wherever I am with others. I pray some for people, and often that Christ will use me. I speak, write a bite, and do more than nothing...but still, I really don't utilize or improve upon upon my gifts or weaknesses nearly enough.

This is a great example of pouring our lives out in the service of Christ and his Kingdom.

I should probably expound a bit more on mine and how I use them. It's funny how we feel almost guilty for talking about our gifts. We should own them. God gave them to us in order that we might glorify his name, right?

I'm an artist, and have painted several inspired canvas pieces for our church and to give to people. I've also painted and decorated many rooms in the church building, as well as the children's hallway. I love kids and relate well with them, so I'm a children's choir teacher, on staff as the children's ministry director, and teach youth sunday school. I have a knack for leadership (though I am not a "teaching" leader, just an administrator) and diplomacy, which helps in organizing large outreach events where lots of volunteers are needed. I love graphic arts too, and am the one to go to for a lot of the flyers, posters and banners our church uses for different events.

I've got such a long way to go in my walk with the Lord, but I am so humbled and delighted that he chooses to use me in these ways.

Thanks everyone for sharing!! Hopefully this thread helped to build us all up so that we can go about our Father's business with renewed motivation!

 

[arb71]

Gifts - The Lord has given me a creative niche to produce different types of services/programs to/for the congregation, while keeping it spiritual. He has allowed me to use my administrative skills in the church and He has given me a ministry with the youth to help them grow spiritually.

Weaknesses - I feel like I lack compassion at times and constantly have to work on that. My tongue...I don't cuss or call out names, but have to be careful with how I respond to others. I don't fast as often as I should and finally...desserts. Can't resist dessert