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...
Forgive me Lord for all the times I've asked foolishly from you things that only benefit myself. Please help me remember that it is Your will that I need to follow and that needs to be done. I surrender my life to you. To God be the greater glory.
The video below is a very powerful sermon by Bishop Barron about doing what God wants and how power and honor could help and inspire millions when sought by people who want to do God's will and the trail of destruction and of pain when they were sought by people with their selfish agendas.
I am guilty of asking from God things that I want, things that comfort me and have really just recently been asking what does God want from me? How am I able to do know His will and do it? Oh Lord, please help us learn to love you more each passing day.
