In most baptismal services, a ritual of stirring up God's spirit is performed...
In most baptismal services, a ritual of stirring up God's spirit is performed. The pastor lays hands on the candidate's head praying for the Spirit's anointing.
Through baptism, God's sons and daughters are freed from sin and raised to new life. The Holy Spirit then uses their spiritual gifts to reveal God's love. In Paul's letter to the Corinthians, he lists some of those gifts: wisdom, healing, miracles, prophecy, knowledge, and others.
Virginia was envious of those who demonstrated more seemingly gifts.