Family Day 11: Spiritual Gifts
Today's Scripture
"There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us. A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other." -1 Corinthians 12:4-7 (NLT)
Supplies
- Gift bag
- Paper for drawing or a printed photo of each family member
- Markers
Reflect on the Word
Show the gift bag. Ask, "What do you think when you see a gift bag?" Share with one another some of your all-time favorite gifts you've received.
Did you know the Holy Spirit also gives gifts? Unlike the favorites you shared, we can't pull Holy Spirit gifts out of a bag. These gifts are special abilities that help us grow closer to Jesus and allow us to play our part in God's big story. It's never too early to look for hints of the Holy Spirit's gifts in you.
Have each family member draw a self-portrait, or use printed photos. One person at a time, call out the strengths you observe in one another, while writing these words around the self-portraits or photos. Could any of these strengths point to spiritual gifts in one another?
Digital resource
God's gift: Learn more about spiritual gifts with this infographic! Foursquare.church/spiritualgifts-fm2025
Reflect, pray + bless
- Reflect: The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to followers of Jesus, equipping then to live their part in God's big story.
- Pray: Use a "prayer chair." Invite a family member to sit in the designated chair. Invite all other family members to gather around to pray, naming the strengths written on their photo or self-portrait to contend for an unfolding revelation and embracing of that person's spiritual gifts. Repeat with all other family members.
- Bless: "[Child's name], we celebrate the gifts the Holy Spirit has placed you in. May these gifts be nurtured to maturity, empowering you to bless others, living our your part in God's big story.