5 signs a couple is called on a mission

In addition to having a plan and purpose for each of our lives, He is also connected to each of us with spiritual gifts. These spiritual gifts can be used in both secular and religious settings to strengthen believers and unbelievers alike. It's important to know how you and your mate are wired so you can use these gifts in the best way possible. The scriptures name different spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12. While these are not the only spiritual gifts God uses, this is a great place to start if you are unfamiliar with your gifts. Additionally, you can purchase spiritual gift inventories online and in print. These are similar to exams administered by schools years ago. These inventories consist of a set of multiple-choice questions. Fill in the corresponding number bubble with how you rate this gift. For example, a question might be, "I hear the Lord through visions and dreams and feel called to share this message with others." This affirmation would correspond to the gift of prophecy. You should answer based on your degree of similarity to this statement. The answer can range from "very likely" to "never". Then add up the numbers using the grid on the back. Gifts with the highest numbers are most closely tied to how gifted you are. Although this is not an absolute authority on this subject, it will give you a good idea of ​​the spiritual gifts you may have given to your personality, passions and tendencies.

If you've never done a spiritual gift inventory before, this could be a very refreshing process for you. It is exciting to discover God's unique pattern in your life. Understand that no one is completely gifted like you are. No one can do what you do. You were placed on this earth for a reason, and spiritual gifts are part of that. By taking the test, you will determine whether missions or evangelism are among these spiritual gifts. If you feel called, but the missions haven't appeared as a spiritual gift, don't worry. Pray together as a couple. Ask God to confirm this calling in your life in a way that would be obvious to both of you.

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