Knowing and Using Your Gifts for God's Glory

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INSTRUCTIONS: Read each statement and then rate yourself on the following scale based on your perception as to how true each statement is about you.

1 - Almost always true

2 - Often true

3 - Sometimes true

4 - Seldom true

5 - Almost never true

Rating	Statement
1. People often tell me that I am a good organizer of groups and committees.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
2. Traveling and experiencing different cultures excites me.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
3. When I hear a sermon or Bible study, I seem to be able to tell when the speaker is teaching God's word and when he or she may be off track.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
4. I get excited at the prospect of talking to someone about the gospel.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
5. I look for ways to speak a positive word to people, especially when they are lonely or hurting.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
6. I seem to be able to trust God in hard times, even when others struggle with their faith.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
7. I enjoy contributing financially to the needs of others.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
8. I love opening my home to others.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
9. When I hear about a need or problem, my first response is usually to pray.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
10. I seem to have a gift for understanding what the Bible means by what it says.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
11. I find great joy in helping a group of people define and achieve their goals.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
12. I especially enjoy helping underprivileged people.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
13. I especially enjoy using my musical abilities to help people follow Jesus.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
14. I find great joy in proclaiming the word of God in public.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
15. I am happiest when I work behind the scenes.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
16. I have a deep desire to help other people become fully devoted followers of Jesus.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
17. I find great joy in teaching the word of God to others.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
18. When I read the Bible, I can usually tell how it relates to our problems today.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
19. When I am part of a disorganized group, I become frustrated and want to help.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
20. I seem to adapt to different languages and environments more easily than other people.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
21. I am very concerned about helping people distinguish spiritual truth from error.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
22. I look for opportunities to share the gospel with people.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
23. I enjoy sending notes and cards to encourage people.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
24. Others seem to be inspired by my strong faith.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
25. I look for ways to invest my resources in the Kingdom of God.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
26. I enjoy preparing meals and decorations to make a ministry event successful.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
27. Spending significant time in prayer is a very important part of my ministry.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
28. I especially enjoy studying the Bible and discovering its applications to life today.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
29. I become frustrated when a group does not have a clear purpose and strategy.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
30. My heart goes out to people who are suffering, and I want to do all I can to help them.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
31. I am drawn to ministries which enable me to use my musical gifts for God.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
32. I sense that the Holy Spirit uses me when I communicate his word in public.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
33. I don't seem to get as weary in doing tedious work as others.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
34. I would be willing to invest a significant amount of time in helping a small group of people grow closer to God.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
35. I sense that the Holy Spirit uses me when I teach his word to others.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
36. I seem to have a gift for finding biblical truth which meets the practical needs of others.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
37. I can often see the end from the beginning, and know what steps to take to accomplish a goal.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
38. I get excited at the thought of living in a different culture for the purpose of helping people follow Jesus.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
39. People often ask me to help them when they need to know the right thing to do.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
40. I am willing to take personal risks for the sake of sharing the gospel with others.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
41. I have a strong desire to counsel hurting people.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
42. I can consistently see the purpose of God in the circumstances of my life.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
43. I find great joy in knowing that my financial gifts will help other people follow Jesus.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
44. I often invite people to my home and enjoy serving them there.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
45. I find great joy in spending a significant amount of time in prayer.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
46. Other people often ask me to help them understand the Bible.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
47. When I become involved in a group, its members often ask me to lead.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
48. I enjoy serving in hospitals, shelters, nursing homes, and benevolent ministries.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
49. People tell me that my musical gifts help them worship God.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
50. When I speak in public, I seem to have a gift for connecting God's word to the needs of those who listen to me.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
51. I find joy in helping people meet their practical needs.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
52. When I join a group, I feel responsible for helping the other members grow spiritually.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
53. When I teach God's word, I seem to have a gift for connecting biblical truth to the lives of those who listen to me.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
54. In a group setting, others seem to look to me for counsel.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
55. People often ask me to help organize groups and accomplish goals.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
56. I would be willing to make personal sacrifices for the sake of reaching people in different countries.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
57. My impressions of people's character and intentions are usually proven right.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
58. When I share my faith with people, they often seem to respond positively.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
59. People who have come to me for encouragement and comfort often tell me that I have helped them.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
60. When I find myself in difficult circumstances, I welcome them as an opportunity to watch God work.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
61. When I hear about a ministry opportunity, I get excited about the chance to contribute.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
62. I see my home as a significant way I can help others follow Jesus.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
63. People know of my personal commitment to prayer ministry, and often call on me to pray for them.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
64. I enjoy writing and sharing the insights I have gained from my personal Bible study.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
65. I seem to have a gift for motivating and guiding groups of people to accomplish their goals.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
66. I am deeply concerned for those who are going through hard times.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
67. When I perform musically, I can sense that the Holy Spirit is using me.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
68. When I proclaim God's word in public, people tell me that they hear God speak to them through me.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
69. I feel that God wants me to help the church by meeting the practical and physical needs of others.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
70. I am very concerned about the spiritual maturity of those I know.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
71. People tell me that they hear God speak through me when I teach his word.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
72. When I have a problem, I can usually find the biblical wisdom I need.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
73. I enjoy opportunities to use my organizational skills for God.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
74. I am drawn to opportunities to serve God in a different culture.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
75. I have learned to trust my intuition in knowing truth from falsehood.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
76. I am able to share my faith very naturally and easily.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
77. I am naturally able to find a way to comfort hurting people.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
78. I am consistently confident that God's purpose will be fulfilled in my life and circumstances.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
79. I am drawn to opportunities where my financial resources can make a difference.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
80. I enjoy ministries which need help with hospitality.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
81. I am excited about spending time in prayer with other people.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
82. I am drawn to ministries which enable me to share biblical truths I have discovered.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
83. When I lead a group, people affirm the effectiveness of my work.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
84. When I am involved in benevolent ministry, people affirm the effectiveness of my work.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
85. I find great joy in glorifying God through my musical abilities.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
86. I am drawn to opportunities to speak God's word in public.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
87. I enjoy serving God by meeting the routine needs of the church and her people.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
88. I am drawn to groups of people whom I can help to grow spiritually.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
89. I enjoy opportunities to teach God's word to others.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -
90. I am drawn to opportunities to help people solve their problems by discovering the biblical truth they need.	Almost always true Often true Sometimes true Seldom true Almost never true -