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10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 11 Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen.--- 1 Peter 4:10-11 NLTOur abilities should be faithfully used in serving others; none are for our own exclusive enjoyment. Some people, well aware of their abilities, believe that they have the right to use their abilities as they please. Others feel that they have no special talents at all. Peter addresses both groups in these verses. Everyone has some gifts; find yours and use them. Peter mentions speaking and serving. Paul lists these and other abilities in Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:8-1, and Ephsians 4:11. Even as you seek to discover your gifts, if you see a need in the church, seek to meet it. You may find gifts in areas you might not have guessed!--- Life Application Study Bible notesPRAYERHeavenly Father,Thank you for the countless blessings that You have given me.Help me become more conscious of the world around me so that I take seriously the duty I have been given to be a good steward.Guide me to share my gifts to serve others. Humble me so that all this is done in Your name and for Your glory.I ask You to work Your grace deeply into my heart and manifest it fully through my life.In Jesus’ nameAmen