There are seasons in life when God begins to stir something within us—an idea, a desire, a nudge toward growth or leadership—and instead of excitement, we feel hesitation.
Am I ready? Am I qualified? Is this really from God?
Scripture speaks directly to this tension with a powerful and reassuring truth found in Book of Proverbs.
“A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.” Proverbs 18:16
This verse is not about self-promotion or striving. It is about divine placement. It reminds us that when God gives a gift, He also prepares the path for it. You do not force doors open—God makes room.
God Has Placed Something Holy Inside You
You are not empty.
You are not behind.
You are not unprepared.
God has placed a divine deposit inside you—purpose, wisdom, creativity, compassion, leadership, discernment, faith, or the ability to nurture and build others. Your gifts are not accidental. They are not random strengths or personality quirks. They are assignments from Heaven.
And here is the key truth many women forget:
When God gives a gift, He always gives the capacity to carry it.
You may feel unqualified.
You may feel unnoticed.
You may feel overwhelmed.
But feelings do not define calling.
God does.
What It Really Means That “Your Gift Makes Room”
Proverbs does not say you must create influence, demand visibility, or prove yourself. It says your gift makes room.
This means:
- God clears the path
- God arranges the timing
- God aligns the right relationships
- God positions you where the gift is needed
Every step of obedience invites grace for the next step. When you lead, serve, teach, create, speak, or nurture in faith—Heaven responds. God does not require you to see the whole staircase. He only asks for the next faithful step.
The Anointing on Your Life Is Not Too Heavy for You
Many women silently carry this fear: “What if what God is asking of me is too much?”
But Scripture is clear: God never places a calling on you without already equipping you to bear it.
The anointing on your life is not crushing—it is strengthening.
The dreams you carry are not excessive—they are intentional.
You were built—spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually—to carry what God placed in your heart.
But How Do I Know What My Gifts Are?
This is one of the most common and sincere questions women ask. And Scripture gives us wisdom here—not through pressure, but through clarity.
Here are five biblical ways to begin discerning your God-given gifts.
5 Ways to Discern the Gifts God Has Placed Inside You
1. Pay Attention to What Comes Alive in You
God often reveals gifts through holy energy. What stirs you? What brings joy, clarity, or a sense of rightness—even when it’s challenging? Gifts often feel life-giving, not draining. They don’t always feel easy—but they feel aligned.
Ask yourself:
- What do I feel drawn to again and again?
- Where do I feel spiritually awake?
- What burdens me in a way that moves me to act?
2. Notice Where Others Are Helped Through You
God frequently confirms gifts through fruit, not titles. Where do people consistently experience encouragement, healing, clarity, or growth through you? Others often recognize our gifts before we do.
Pay attention when people say:
- “You helped me see God differently.”
- “I feel peace when I talk to you.”
- “You explain things in a way that makes sense.”
- “You bring calm, order, or courage.”
Those patterns are not coincidences.
3. Look at the Burdens God Has Given You
Your burdens are often clues to your calling.
What injustices move you to prayer?
What brokenness do you feel compelled to tend?
What needs do you notice that others overlook?
God often places vision and responsibility where He intends to work through you. Compassion is not weakness—it is often a calling in disguise.
4. Reflect on What You Do Faithfully—Even When No One Sees
Gifts are often revealed in consistency, not applause.
What do you continue doing when there is no recognition?
What feels natural to offer, even quietly?
Faithfulness in hidden places shapes confidence in visible ones. God watches how we steward small things before entrusting us with greater ones.
5. Pray and Offer What You Have—Not What You Wish You Had
You do not need to wait until you feel “ready.”
God multiplies what is offered, not what is withheld.
Scripture reminds us:
- Moses had a staff
- David had a sling
- Mary had her yes
They didn’t wait for more.
They placed what they had in God’s hands—and He made room.
Use What You Have—and Watch God Move
God does not bless what we hide. He breathes on what we offer in faith.
Your role is obedience. God’s role is increase.
“Apollos planted, I watered, but God gave the increase.”
You are not responsible for outcomes. You are responsible for faithfulness.
A Final Word for This Week
Do not shrink back.
Do not minimize what God has entrusted to you.
Do not wait for perfect confidence.
Instead:
- Stand tall in your calling
- Take the step that feels holy and uncomfortable
- Steward your gift boldly and humbly
You are capable.
You are called.
You are chosen.
And your gift will make room for you.
