The word "Inspire" really stood out to me as I read over 1 Cor 12vs 1 onwards. I find this word especially interesting and I would describe it as something we look to the sky to find something to hold onto and move us forward. As a designer we are often looking for inspiration to move us forward. This is the first step in the design process. However in this passage it says that God inspires and brings about these gifts in us. God had a plan and purpose for our lives. When he made us he was extremely inspired by his own plan and brought it through to completion ( and still is).
Daily we are challenged to look to God for the bigger picture and inspiration to move in faith. The spiritual gifts are a great tool to do this. It must be said right at the begining that no one is better than another because we have a certain gift. Each gift should be used and seen as a love offering to God. We should avoid the temptation to feel extremely prideful because we have been given a gift, this will take away from Gods inspiration for them, which is use them in love and give glory to God.
I encourage you to use those gifts that you have been given for Gods glory and if you don't know Jesus that would be a great place to start. He is waiting for a deeper friendship with you, where you can unpack spiritual gifts and talents that you have been predestined to walk in:)
Blessings friends
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