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...