Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Kiaya Nickens

Christian in the World – period 8

Mr. Sanchez

November 26, 2012

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

1.   How do you see the Gifts of the Holy Spirit working in your life?

The gifts of the Holy Spirit are working in my life through the blessings are bestowed upon me. Everyday there are numerous opportunities for things to go the wrong way, or have some way that would harm my life. And the truth is sometimes; things do go the wrong way and harm my life. But every time these events occur they make me not only a stronger person and are able to handle life’s greatest adversities, but also makes me a better Christian. The gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as sacramental ornaments and other signs of our religion have given me the strength to face life’s greatest challenges and adversities. By the gift of Baptism has given me the gift of right judgment. By being cleansed of sins that I have previously committed it has given me the capability to determine and make sound good judgments on what is relatively beneficial to my life. Another gift of the Holy Spirit that I often see in the span of my life is the gift of courage. Because I know I can do all things through Christ, it allows me to courageous to life’s most terrifying acts. It’s frightening to open yourself up to other people, it is frightening to trust people but through the gift of courage Christians are able to do these acts. Each gift is divinely present within my life but these two gifts that I discussed are the two gifts that are most important to me. 

2.    Which Gift of the Holy Spirit do you think you need the most in your life today?

The gift of the Holy Spirit that I believe I need the most in my life is courage. This year especially for me is probably the most frightening nerve wrecking time in my life. It’s the time where all high school students desire as well as fear; the time where you determine what college you decide to enroll in. My entire life, my family has been my rock. They have always been there for me whenever I had a hard time, they have been there to celebrate some of my biggest accomplishments, and have been the ones who criticize my actions to make me an all around better person. Along with my family I have a very small and select group of friends that also do the same. Both my family and my friends make me a better person. And the most frightening thing I can think of is having to leave all the support and love that I receive from them next year. Everyone looks me in the eye and says, nothing will change, you family is your family no matter where you live, but the truth of the matter is things are going to change. It’s going to change a lot next year. Being hundreds of miles away from the ones I love, is definitely a different experience that I am scared of. Not waking up to my mothers voice every morning, not watching football games on Sundays with my dad, not having my best friends at my side every day, it’s all going to change. But leaving next year is not going to be all bad, by leaving my family I will be experiencing a new way of life and be able to grow and mature as an individual. I pray everyday for the presence of the gift of courage so I have the strength to leave everything I am accustomed to and experience a way life that will benefit me in the long run.