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A Natural Gift Is Also A God-Given Ability For Service.

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A natural gift is also a God-given ability for service. The difference is that a natural gift is generally a gift that is given at birth. Things that come natural are generally things that we enjoy and that we do well. A few days ago, I watched my nine-year-old daughter pitch softball for the first time. She was a natural. Some people can practice all they want, but they will never be a competent pitcher. My daughter immediately picked it up. With proper coaching, practice, and time to develop, she has the potential to be a phenomenal pitcher. It is the same with leaders. We were just not cut out to do some things, but others just come naturally well. I have quit a few interests as I went through the Natural Gifts and Abilities …show more content…

When I think of passion, I think of someone who can speak about a subject and get teary-eyed. I think of someone who can commit many hours to study or practice to prepare for one moment of performance. I think of someone who is willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the task that is set before him or her. It is a leader who feels so strongly about the mission that he is willing to fervently place all of his time, energy, and emotion into it. As I went through the questions of the Passion Audit, it is very evident that what I am currently doing in ministry as a ministries pastor is what I am most passion about. My dream has always been to work in this particular ministry role. I worked as an assistant to the person who filled this position previously for over eleven years. With my natural gift of ministry and my spiritual gift of administration and leadership, the ministries pastor role is perfectly in line. I absolutely love my job. I have never been more fulfilled in my life than I have been this past year. I have done my job with fervency and a passion. I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night with ideas and thoughts of things that I can do to make my church better. I look forward to going in to the office each morning and spending time meeting with people and working on ministries. I absolutely love the fact that I am able to make a huge impact on a church as we endeavor to make disciples. Outside of my

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