How do I pray for spiritual gifts?

I ask the Lord to give me a heart of faith to trust the Spirit and the Spirit's work in my life, I ask for a heart that desires the gifts of the Spirit for the “common good,” and I ask to be open to the gifts of the Spirit in others. I ask for jealousy of others' gifts to be quieted in me.
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What does the Bible say about praying for spiritual gifts?

In 1 Corinthians 12:31 Paul encourages Christians to “eagerly desire the greater gifts”. We should each pray and ask God to give us spiritual gifts so that we can use them for the greater good of the body of Christ.
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How do you receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

After people are baptized, they are confirmed members of the Church and given the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands. The Lord said, “Whoso having faith you shall confirm in my church, by the laying on of the hands, and I will bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost upon them” (D&C 33:15).
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How do I discover my God given gifts?

Discover Your God-given Gifts
  1. Prayer: Matthew 7:7 tells us to ask, seek and knock. We can pray about and seek out our talents. ...
  2. Asking Others: Asking others can also give us an idea about our talents. ...
  3. Pay Attention to What You Enjoy: What activities do you enjoy? ...
  4. Practice: Talents do not develop overnight.
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What is your spiritual gift?

So, what are spiritual gifts? Spiritual gifts are talents, abilities, and powers that are given to us by Life, God/Goddess, or Spirit. Spiritual gifts are: Innate.
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Prayer For Spiritual Gifts | Prayer To God For His Spiritual Gifts In Your Life



How do I pray to receive the Holy Spirit?

Dear Lord Jesus Christ, our risen and ascended Savior, we thank You for granting to us the gift of the Holy Spirit -- for bringing us to turn from our sins to You for forgiveness, being baptized in Your name, and for dwelling in us by Your Spirit that we might be kept and preserved in the true and saving faith unto ...
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How do you speak in tongues when praying?

To activate speaking in tongues, simply switch over from praying in your native language, to praying in your heavenly language by speaking out loud the syllables coming from your spirit. It may sound foolish at first, but that's OK. Keep going. The more you pray in tongues, the more developed the language will become.
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What are the 7 spiritual gifts in the Bible?

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. While some Christans accept these as a definitive list of specific attributes, others understand them merely as examples of the Holy Spirit's work through the faithful.
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How do we use the gifts of the Holy Spirit in everyday life?

Courage, one of the Holy Spirits' gift, help us to keep on going even when things get really hard, on our relationships, school, work and on other things. For example, you just lost your job, got a ticket for over speeding, courage can help you to keep on walking even if you have so many obstacles on your way.
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What happens when you don't use your spiritual gifts?

It is possible to be sinfully careless or indifferent and not use the gifts God has given us. The gift (ability) may still be present, but lack of use may hinder its development, as well as its usefulness and productivity.
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How do you activate prophetic gifts?

Start operating in the gift of prophecy in accordance with Scripture. Discern the voice of God through different spiritual senses. Separate soul from spirit when it comes to hearing God. Operate in prophetic protocol to deliver words effectively.
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What is the greatest gift that God has given to the world?

In John 3:16, we read about a most precious gift: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Jesus came to earth as a baby born in Bethlehem. His life is an example for us.
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How do I invite the Holy Spirit into my life?

The Holy Spirit, the spirit of God and Jesus, will not come into our lives without an invitation. He wants to live within us, to comfort us and to teach us. He wants to help us on our journey, but we must ask him to guide us and direct us.
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What are signs that God is talking to you?

9 Signs God is Speaking to You
  • He speaks through the Bible. ...
  • A particular Bible verse keeps coming back to you. ...
  • You feel like a sermon or specific scripture is intended for you. ...
  • You feel uneasy about something, leading you to prayer. ...
  • He speaks through His church. ...
  • There is an unexplainable conviction about something.
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Do you cry when you feel the Holy Spirit?

Crying is not the only—or even the most common—manifestation of feeling the Spirit. President Howard W. Hunter (1907–95) said: “I get concerned when it appears that strong emotion or free-flowing tears are equated with the presence of the Spirit.
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How can I hear God's voice?

How to practice listening prayer
  1. Come to God with your request for guidance. ...
  2. Wait in silence for God to speak for 10-12 minutes. ...
  3. Jot down any Scripture, songs, impressions, or pictures God gives you. ...
  4. Share how God spoke to you with your prayer partners and follow God's will.
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How do I know if I am spiritually awakened?

Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment. A loss of ability to worry.
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What are spiritual gifts from God?

These abilities, often termed "charismatic gifts", are the word of knowledge, increased faith, the gifts of healing, the gift of miracles, prophecy, the discernment of spirits, diverse kinds of tongues, interpretation of tongues.
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Does everyone have a gift?

Everyone has a gift, but not every person recognizes what his or her gift is. Being able to identify it is the key to fulfilling the unique purpose of your life. However, don't confuse a gift with talent. Anyone can learn a talent, but a gift is something you're born with.
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