Spiritual Gifts Affirmations

Spiritual Gifts Affirmations

 

This isn’t a complete list but hopefully you’ll find yourself in here somewhere.

 

ADMINISTRATION: 1 Cor. 12:28 – to steer the body toward the accomplishment of God-given goals and directives by planning, organizing, and supervising others 

 

Affirmations:

 

I am gifted to be organized and get things done.

 

I easily manage and motivate others.

 

I hear from God and do His will and help others to do the same.

 

 

DISCERNMENT: 1 Cor. 12:10 – to clearly distinguish truth from error by judging whether the behavior or teaching is from God, Satan, human error, or human power

 

Affirmations:

 

I know right from wrong and look to God’s Word whenever I’m not sure.

 

I spot falsehoods and am not taken in by liars.

 

 

EVANGELISM: Eph. 4:11 – to be a messenger of the good news of the Gospel 

 

Affirmations:

 

I share my love for Jesus easily and appropriately.

 

God gives me the right words for every situation.

 

God opens doors for me to share about Jesus.

 

 

EXHORTATION: Rom. 12:8 – to come along side of someone with words of encouragement, comfort, consolation, and counsel to help them be all God wants them to be 

 

Affirmations:

 

My eyes are open to see people who need encouragement.

 

I take the time to speak encouraging words to others.

 

God gives me words of comfort to share with those in crisis.

 

 

FAITH: 1 Cor. 12:8-10 – to be firmly persuaded of God’s power and promises to accomplish His will and purpose and to display such a confidence in Him and His Word that circumstances and obstacles do not shake that conviction

 

Affirmations:

 

God has given me great faith to believe in His power.

 

I believe that all things are possible through Christ.

 

I do not fear or look for reasons to fail, God will do what he has promised in my life.

 

 

 

GIVING: Rom. 12:8 – to share what material resources you have with liberality and cheerfulness without thought of return

 

Affirmations:

 

I give with joy.

 

God blesses me to be a blessing to others.

 

 

HELPS: 1 Cor. 12:28 – to render support or assistance to others in the body so as to free them up for ministry

 

I am always willing to fulfill a need because I work for God.

 

My eyes are open to needs and my hands are quick to act.

 

 

HOSPITALITY: 1 Pet. 4:9,10 – to warmly welcome people, even strangers, into one’s home or church as a means of serving those in need of food or lodging 

 

Affirmations:

 

My home is open to everyone God brings me.

 

Even in public places, I look for ways to make people feel at home around me.

 

 

LEADERSHIP: Rom. 12:8 – to stand before the people in such a way as to attend to the direction of the body with such care and diligence so as to motivate others to get involved in the accomplishment of these goals

 

Affirmations:

 

I understand authority and can submit to it and exercise it over other faithfully.

 

I will lead by serving and equipping others.

 

 

MERCY: Rom. 12:8 – to be sensitive toward those who are suffering, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally, so as to feel genuine sympathy with their misery, speaking words of compassion but more so caring for them with deeds of love to help alleviate their distress

 

Affirmations:

 

I see the best in others and am never quick to judge.

 

I am willing to pick someone up and support them even when they don’t seem deserving.

 

I will lift others up and not be pulled down.