God gives us every good thing to enjoy, especially his love. Yet we ought to take care of all of these gifts, so that everyone will know that we love him too. "Many seek the favor of a generous man, and every one is a friend to a man who gives gifts." God gives us our body, mind, soul, and spirit. He blesses us with all of his grace.
We know his love through the power of the gifts of security, joy, peace, and warmth. These are the gifts of the Holy Spirit: "wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord." With these gifts we can do all things, so that all the people come to know his love.
In the book of 1 Corinthians 12, Saint Paul teaches us about the Spiritual gifts. He explains how they work through us for the greater glory of God. He talks about the wisdom of discourse, the power to express knowledge, faith, healing, miraculous powers, prophecy, the power to distinguish one spirit from another, the gift of tongues, and the gift of interpreting tongues. "But it is one and the same Spirit who produces all these gifts, distributing them to each as he wills."
Any minute of the day you can see these gifts in action. You can even feel them yourself. Does not your heart beat a wonderful sound to your ears? Do not all good people smile at you when you see them?
I remember the first time a religious person folder their hands and bowed to the Spirit in me. It was a wonderful gesture. Every time I see a person being healed my heart jumps with joy. Maybe it is because I see Jesus at work, and because that person has been given another day to enjoy all of God's love.
Posted by philcutrara1
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