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Our motivational gifts come from God.
Romans 11:29
For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
Romans 12:6
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us
prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Ephesians 4:7
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights,
with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
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Our gifts, callings, and ministries were placed in us before we were
born.
Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou came forth out of the womb I
sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
Isaiah 49:1
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the
womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.
Isaiah 49:5
And now, says the Lord that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again
to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the Lord, and my
God shall be my strength.
Galatians 1:15
But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his
grace,
Psalm 139:14
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my
soul knows right well.
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Our gift can be seen in us when we are children.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
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Motivational Gifts
1 Peter 4:10
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good
stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Romans 12:3-8
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of
himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to
every man the measure of faith. [4] For as we have many members in one body, and all
members have not the same office: [5] So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every
one members one of another. [6] Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given
to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; [7] Or ministry,
let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; [8] Or he that exhorteth, on
exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that
sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
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Descriptions of Motivational Gifts
Administrator
Administrator is found in Romans 12:8. It comes from the Greek word "proistemi" (4291) that means to stand before, to be over, to rule, to maintain, to practice, or to preside.
Other titles are:
Organizer
Pioneer

Visionary
Characteristics
Thorough
Objective
Responsible
Organized
Goal-oriented
Efficient
Compassionate person
Compassionate person is found in Romans 12:8. It comes from the Greek word "eleeo" (1653) to compassionate by word or deed (by God's grace), have compassion, pity on, have (obtain, receive, show) mercy (on).
Other titles are:
Mercy giver
Feeler
Builder of broken relationships
Characteristics
Cheerful

Practical
Personal
Emotional

Joyful
Joyful eagerness
Giver
Giver is found in Romans 12:8. It comes from the Greek word "metadidomi" (3330) to give over, share, or impart.
Other titles are:
Steward of God's resources

Financial manager
Delegate finances and resources
Supporter
Volunteer





Strong belief in tithing
Characteristics
Generous

Loving

Resourceful
Exhorter
Exhorter is found in Romans 12:8. It comes from the Greek word "paraklesis or parakaleo" (3870,3874) a calling to one's side to aid.
Other titles are:
Encourager
Helper

Builder of people
"People" person
Counselor
Opportunist
Characteristics
Edifying

Encouraging
Uplifting
Expectant
Vibrant

Positive
Teacher
Teacher is found in Romans 12:7. It comes from the Greek word" didasko or didasklia" (1321,1319) to teach or to give instruction.
Other titles are:
Researcher
Lecturer

Instructor
Good communicator Presenter
Preparer
Characteristics
Logical

Systematic
Searching out and validating truth
Loves to research, read, and study
Checking out facts
Server
Server is found in Romans 12::7. It comes from the Greek word "diakonia" that means to be an attendant or a minister, to use the office of deacon, and relief.
Other titles are:
Benevolent
Worker

Follower
Characteristics
Practical
Observes other's needs Meticulous
Organized
Detailed

Loves to entertain·
Prophecy (Perceiver)
Prophecy (Perceiver) is found in Romans 12:6. It comes from the Greek word" propheteia " (4394) that means an inspired speaker.
Other titles are:·
Inspired teacher
Inspired speaker
Prophet
Characteristics
Exhorting
Instructing

Proclaiming
Warning
Judging


Sensitive
Discern God's plan Seeing right or wrong





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