Just a Thought

In preparation for my first Relief Society lesson yesterday, I've been thinking about gifts of the spirit lately. In addition to the many gifts listed in Moroni 10, Doctrine & Covenants 46, and 1st Corinthians 12, I appreciate this beautiful thought from Elder Marvin J. Ashton:

Let us review some of these less-conspicuous gifts: the gift of asking; the gift of listening; the gift of hearing and using a still, small voice; the gift of being able to weep; the gift of avoiding contention; the gift of being agreeable; the gift of avoiding vain repetition; the gift of seeking that which is righteous; the gift of not passing judgment; the gift of looking to God for guidance; the gift of being a disciple; the gift of caring for others; the gift of being able to ponder; the gift of offering prayer; the gift of bearing a mighty testimony; and the gift of receiving the Holy Ghost.

I find those words both reassuring and motivating, as I seek to cultivate existing gifts and develop new ones.