Completely Inadequate

1 Corinthians 12:11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

Ah, the Spiritual gifts. So much can be said about them. Really today my focus is on the "just as he determines" part. The Spirit is in charge of my gifts and how they impact others for the Kingdom. Each time I try to identify my Spiritual gifts, a few of them are dependent upon what I am doing in life.  However, there are a few that seem to always be present. The key for me is to remember that God is in charge. He knows what I need and when I need it.  He knows what gifts will bring glory to Him and he anoints me with such gifts at the right moment.  I find the Spiritual gift inventories fascinating, but I don't ever want to lean solely on them thinking it would be the only way in which God could use me.  We get a bit wrapped up in those Spiritual gift things at times, trying to plan our lives to fit those gifts, when really, God gives us the gifts we need at the time we need them.  It's not "I've given you this gift, now go use it." No, it's, "Lord, you are calling me to do this and I'm completely inadequate." Then He determines our need and the Spirit moves accordingly.