As you have been reading about some of the spiritual gifts, have you discovered your gifts? The Bible says that spiritual gifts are given "to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the Body of Christ may be built up" (Ephesians 4:12). Let's review the gifts you've been reading about:

Serving – Seeing jobs that need to be done and doing them.
Giving – Finding joy in giving to others.
Mercy – Noticing when others are hurting and comforting them.
Teaching – Enjoying the study of God's Word and helping others understand it.
Leading – Organizing others and helping them get a job done.

Are you like Trisha, who enjoys serving others? Maybe you're like Austin, who gave to help a friend in need. Perhaps you're like Kim, who was quick to comfort a friend who was hurting. Are you like Terrance? He has the gift of teaching and enjoyed sharing what he learned with others. Maybe you're like Ryan, who liked being in charge of a project and getting it done.

Will you use your spiritual gift to build up others in the Body of Christ? God will bless you and give you joy as you use your gift for Him.