18 | It’s Not About You — Using Your Gift to Serve, Not Perform

This is a Foundation Episode (Ep. 1–41) from The Kingdom Table Podcast — formerly The Reclaimed Woman Podcast. These episodes cover the first pillar of Kingdom life: Faith & Identity. Start here, or browse all 7 pillars at christiratcliff.com/podcast.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Let’s be honest, sometimes using our spiritual gifts can start to feel more like pressure than purpose. Maybe you’ve felt that quiet urge to prove yourself, to be seen, or to measure your worth by how people respond. But what if it’s not about being noticed at all? What if God is more concerned with the posture of your heart than the size of your platform? In this episode of The Reclaimed Woman, I’m talking about the difference between serving with your gift and performing with it, because how we use our gift matters just as much as discovering what it is. We’ll look at what Scripture says about the purpose of spiritual gifts, the warning signs of performance, and how to realign our hearts toward humility, surrender, and obedience.   This is your heart check moment: 👉 Your gift is not your identity. It’s your assignment. 👉 Surrendered gifts bear fruit. 👉 Performed gifts produce pressure.   If you’ve ever wrestled with comparison, burnout, or the need for affirmation, this episode will help you come back to the posture Jesus modeled, washing feet, not chasing platforms.   📖 Scriptures Mentioned: 1 Peter 4:11 Romans 12:6–8 1 Corinthians 12:4–10, 27–31 Ephesians 4:11–12 John 15:5 Galatians 5:13 John 13:13–14   📝 Journal Reflection Prompts: Where have I slipped into performing rather than serving? How can I return to offering my gift in humility and love? Whose feet is God asking me to wash today, figuratively or literally? 💡 Related Episode: [Episode 17: How Do I Know What My Spiritual Gift Is?]   Next Steps: Revisit your spiritual gift with a heart of service, not performance. Journal through today’s reflection prompts and pray for a posture of surrender. Tune in next week for “Your Gift Was Meant to Move — Activating Your Gift in This Season.” Connecting with Me 📩 Contact: [email protected] 🎧 Podcast: The Reclaimed Woman 💬 Connect: Join The Reclaimed Woman Community on Facebook 📸 Instagram: @christi_ratcliff_coaching 🌿 Resources: www.christiratcliff.com