Faith-Based Career Decisions: How Spiritual Gifts Influence Career Choices

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Here are the Coach Notes to help you SHIFT from pressure to purpose-driven Job Search.

📝 How to Use This Reflection Exercise

• Work through each section one at a time — don’t rush.
• Read the guiding questions slowly and reflect honestly on your answers.
• Write down your thoughts in the space provided beneath each question.
• Pause and revisit sections as needed to go deeper — this is about discovery, not speed.
• After finishing, review all your responses to spot recurring themes and insights.

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

Purpose: Discover how your spiritual gifts shape your purpose and calling, and use these insights to drive your job search success.

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• Step 1 — Recognizing Your Spiritual Gifts
• What moments in your life have revealed a recurring spiritual gift in action?
• When have others affirmed a strength in you that aligns with your faith?
• What specific abilities make you feel most alive and connected to your purpose?
• What emotions surface when you reflect on your God-given gifts?
• How do your current career choices reflect (or ignore) these spiritual gifts?
• Step 2 — Aligning Spiritual Gifts with Career Path
• How do your spiritual gifts naturally align with roles or industries that interest you?
• What kind of work environments allow your gifts to shine brightest?
• Which past career moments felt deeply meaningful because your gifts were in use?
• What are your strongest values, and how do they match your spiritual gifts?
• What career dreams stir your spirit when you think about using your gifts?
• Step 3 — Walking in Faith with Your Gifts
• What is one bold step you can take this week to apply your spiritual gifts in your work?
• How could you share your story of God working through your gifts to encourage others?
• Which daily habits can help you consistently operate from your spiritual strengths?
• How can you build accountability to keep using your gifts intentionally at work?
• What would success look like if your gifts shaped your entire career journey?

• Step 1 — Recognizing Your Spiritual Gifts (Barriers)
• What doubts or fears make you question the reality of your gifts?
• Which past experiences keep you from fully embracing your gifts?
• What false expectations from others are shaping how you see your abilities?
• How might comparison with others be limiting your confidence in your gifts?
• What mindset shifts are needed to release shame or fear around using your gifts?
• Step 2 — Aligning Spiritual Gifts with Career Path (Release)
• What career options are you clinging to just for security, not alignment?
• Are there societal or family pressures pulling you away from a faith-based path?
• What internal fears about failure are blocking you from exploring gift-aligned careers?
• Which limiting beliefs about “what counts as a real career” do you need to release?
• What distractions keep you from hearing God’s leading in your career choices?
• Step 3 — Walking in Faith with Your Gifts (Surrender)
• What fear of rejection or criticism do you need to surrender to live out your gifts boldly?
• What past failures or missteps do you need to forgive yourself for as you move forward?
• Are you holding onto roles that drain your spirit instead of fuel it?
• What unhealthy definitions of success do you need to release in order to walk in faith?
• How can you stop striving in your own strength and rest more in God’s provision?

• Step 1 — Recognizing Your Spiritual Gifts (Invite)
• How can you invite God’s perspective on the value of your gifts?
• What new habits can help you nurture these gifts daily?
• Who could mentor you in understanding and developing your spiritual gifts?
• How could prayer or Scripture study clarify your next steps with your gifts?
• What opportunities might open if you fully embraced these gifts?
• Step 2 — Aligning Spiritual Gifts with Career Path (Invite)
• What new opportunities could emerge if you fully trusted your gifts in your career path?
• How can you invite wise counsel and faith mentors into your career discernment?
• What spiritual practices could help you listen for God’s guidance about your work?
• How might you test your gifts in real work contexts (volunteering, projects, internships)?
• What affirmations or Scriptures can remind you of your identity as you decide?
• Step 3 — Walking in Faith with Your Gifts (Invite)
• How will you create rhythms of prayer to stay aligned with God’s purpose in your work?
• Who could walk alongside you to celebrate and steward your gifts as they grow?
• How will you make space for ongoing learning that strengthens your spiritual gifts?
• What faith declarations will you speak over your career decisions daily?
• How might your faith community support your career journey with encouragement and accountability?