8. How do I know what my spiritual gifts are?

Most importantly, pray for the Holy Spirit to guide you to recognize the gifts He has given you, and for opportunities to use those gifts. You could also check out the list of gifts in Question #1 of this study. As you read through the list, do you find yourself drawn to some of them? Resonating with one or more gifts in the list could be a way the Spirit is directing you to find your gifts. You can also ask Christian friends to identify which gifts they can see the Spirit has given you. Not only must we be willing to listen to what others tell us about our gifts, but it is important that we look for ways to recognize and affirm God’s gifts in others. JTL20 10.1

There are many spiritual gift inventory tests available to help determine what gifts are yours. You could ask your local Adventist pastor for a sample, or you might find one online. Though these inventories can be used by the Spirit to help discover your gifts, they might also fail to identify a gift that is not so easily determined by a test. JTL20 10.2

Sometimes believers are aware how God has gifted them from the time of their conversion and baptism. Others discover gifts later in life that they were not aware God had given them! As our fellowship with Jesus grows stronger and we become involved in service and outreach to others, the Spirit is better able to show us our talents and understand the special work for which God has anointed us. JTL20 10.3