In my church, there is one person who speaks out a lot about visions (dreams) that he has. I just think that is this one person's "gift". He is a very artistic person, and he loves to write music. I think he can visually interpret a lot of the Bible.
He is a nice guy, and I like when he shares his visions with our church. Most of the things he says would sound like "I see a river of water flowing over someone and washing away their sin." They are very generic. It's not like I see a disaster hitting Los Angelas.
Some people at my church are artistic and paint beautiful pictures about spiritual things.
I see painting real pictures and "painting" pictures with words as real gifts from God. I can't do either. It's not the gift God has given me.
That's why I think you see the same person doing the same thing. I don't think I would ever speak in tongues or paint a picture. However, I have a special needs daughter. I think my gift is to take care of her. Not everyone can do that.
You make very good points. God Bless you for taking care of your special needs daughter. Having worked as a School Psychologist for the past 11 years I know well the challenge that is faced by parents with special needs children.
I much agree. And congrats on your great job with your kid. Many people fail to see what a gift such challenges can be.
Spiritual growth is about ruling and reigning with Christ in eternity. This is boot camp.
God has given you a maternal heart and I'm sure many gifts are intertwined in your care for your child. Bless you.