You Have Gifts. Use Them! | Taking Control Week 3

Time for a little show and tell. What’s your secret talent? You get bonus points if you can show the group! (There isn’t a prize, we just want you to share your talent.)

Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-7. God gives each of us gifts, but we’re all unique in the places and ways we use them. Think about situations where you see the benefit of different people using their gifts for a common purpose. In what ways did you see the gifts working together? And where did it bring challenges to that situation?

Romans 12:6-8 highlights a variety of gifts we each have. What gifts do you think God has given you? It’s ok if you’re not sure. Send a quick text to a friend or ask the group what gifts they see in you.

Read 1 Peter 4:10. It’s vulnerable to offer our gifts to other people. But gifts aren’t meant to stay wrapped up. Take two mins and think about your gift(s). What’s one practical way you can use it this week?

Let’s finish in prayer. Go around to each person and bless them in using their gifts, “God thank you for giving (person’s name) the gift of ______. Guide them in how to manage those gifts well, putting them into action for your will.”