The gift of Declaring Truth involves keen spiritual insight, discerning truth, and boldly speaking what is right in a way that leads others closer to God. Here are practical ways to activate this gift:

1. Sending Encouraging & Challenging Messages 

• Some people need to hear truth consistently, not just on Sundays. 
• A well-timed message can remind someone of what’s important, push them toward growth, or help them see things differently.

👉 How to Start: If someone shares a struggle or goal with you, follow up! Send a short text, scripture, or voice message later in the week with encouragement or accountability.

2. Being a Trusted Sounding Board

• People often wrestle with tough decisions, doubts, or spiritual confusion. 
• If you have a gift for seeing things clearly and offering biblical wisdom, be someone people know they can turn to for honest feedback and encouragement.

👉 How to Start: Be available. Let friends and church members know, “If you ever need someone to talk things through with, I’d love to listen.”

3. One-on-One Discipleship

• You don’t need an official title to walk alongside someone in their faith. 
• If you know a newer believer or someone struggling spiritually, you can offer to meet with them, study scripture together, and help them stay accountable.

👉 How to Start: Pray for God to highlight one person who needs guidance, and start with a simple invite: “Hey, I’d love to grab coffee and talk about what God’s been doing in our lives.”

4. Identifying & Addressing Spiritual Drift

• Many people start to drift in their faith before they even realize it. 
• If you sense someone pulling away, struggling, or slipping spiritually, you can be the voice that gently calls them back.

👉 How to Start: Reach out to someone who’s been missing church or seems distant. Say, “Hey, I’ve been thinking about you. How are you doing?” That simple check-in could open the door to a real conversation.