As you grow in God you have to grow in love as well.

2 Timothy 1:5-6 NKJV

[5] when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. [6] Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Paul is telling Timothy to stir up the gifts. Which means there is something we can do to make it active and effective.