God is teaching me that the Spiritual Gifts (1 Cor 12:8-10) which are: wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, speaking in tongues and interpretation of tongues must be done in Love, Truth and Spirit to please God.
Love Is Essential
I am starting to understand that one way to ensure I am using my gifts in Truth and Spirit is to look for evidence of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit. The Fruit of the Holy Spirit is (Gal 5:22-23) love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. The Fruits of The Holy Spirit need to be infused into our gifts and talents for them to be the best they can be here on Earth. Spiritual Gifts done in Love are very pleasing to God (1 Cor 12-14).
Self-Control
God also wants us to use self-control as found in 1 Cor 14:40, so we do things in an acceptable and orderly manner. In other words, in a well behaved and disciplined way. If we use our Spiritual Gifts in truth and in the Spirit of God then we are rewarded in Heaven at the Bema, or Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Cor 5:10, Rom 14:10, Matt 5:11-12).
Seek God
Lord God Almighty, You are Love and all things Holy. Sanctify us in Your Holiness and Love. Teach us to use our gifts and talents according to Your Purpose and according to Your perfect will. Give us Your People, the gift of discernment, humble and teachable Spirits so we follow Jesus the Christ in all things we do. Help us use our Spiritual Gifts infused with the Fruits of Your Holy Spirit in decency and in order for Your glory. Bless us that we will be an asset even as You train us. Equip us with Love most of all through You. You are the God who is Love. Teach and mature us in Christ for Your Glory. Be glorified in the Holy name of Christ Jesus. Amen.