The concept of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, as outlined in the New Testament, is a profound testament to the intricate and transcendent relationship between humanity and the divine. These gifts are not merely symbolic tokens; they are transformative powers that enable individuals to transcend their ordinary limitations and align themselves with a higher purpose. To truly grasp the magnitude of these gifts, one must delve into their biblical foundations and understand their psychological and spiritual implications. In 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, the Apostle Paul provides a detailed enumeration of these gifts: “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish betwee...
One summer in one of our classes
I took notice of a girl with eyeglasses
She was a picture of simplicity and beauty
Unknowingly, she captured my heart completely
I had tried to ignore my interest in her
Its because rejection I really fear
That's why I never got the chance to get near her
Never a chance to at least talk to her that summer
Months passed, semesters went
Then our paths crossed in the school's basement
This was what I was waiting for
A chance for my feelings for her to pour
Eventually we became lovers for 7 years
Although not everyday was a bed of roses
But because of the challenges we pulled thru together
Our love for each other, each day, has gone stronger
Words could not describe the joy we felt
When finally, at the altar, both of us knelt
Before God's presence, we promised and we vowed
'Til death do us part, In sickness and in health