I have not been exercising my top 4 spiritual gifts since the start of 2020. Here's why --
1. Knowledge: No one seems to appreciate a know-it-all in their group of friends. They will shrug off whatever I share as 'extra info' that doesn't necessitate their growth. It is as if knowing God is not important.
2. Teaching: I am willing to teach but no one is willing to learn (See point 1). I am able to teach people at their pace, regardless of age and level of understanding but it takes two to clap.
3. Prophecy: Look at me. No, seriously, take a good look at me. Would you think this is the face of someone you trust to reveal prophetic truths to you? I'm no pastor, I'm no leader, I'm not even water baptised.
4. Discernment: Seriously, after you read through the first three points and you still wonder why I can't exercise discernment? I only have one thing to say, if you are in a community where title supersedes competence, you really don't have much you can do.