12 Ways of Christmas "Inspire" Day 3

"Inspire
Symbol: Snowflake
Scripture: . . .wherefore, every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired of God. (Moroni 7:13)
Ideas: Realize your divine potential as a daughter of our Father in Heaven who is the Creator. As his daughters we are all unique (like the snowflake) and possess a divine inheritance to be able to create. Focus on how we can contribute to and add beauty to the earth and to the lives around us; focus on the obvious and sometimes not so obvious talents we all possess." - 12 Ways of Christmas idea from Sugardoodle (with other great ideas)& Jennifer B for symbol & amazing questions.

This was my presentation (click here for another idea), after reading the full scripture reference: Enticeth is usually used when talking about flattering, tricking, falling into sin, beguiled with enticing words; the devil enticeth; but so does the Holy Ghost: King Benjamin tells us we should "yield to the enticings of the Holy Spirit (Mosiah 3:19).

How can you realize your divine potential as a daughter of our Father in Heaven who is the GRAND Creator? He is my favorite decorator, designer, and artist. As His daughters we are all unique like each individual snowflake, and we possess a divine inheritance to be able to create. To make, organize, sew, cook, costume, shop frugally, fudge, scrap-design, rotate, smile, sing, cheer-up, orchestrate, garden, write, coordinate outfits, visit, babysit, coif hair, paint, exercise, encourage others to exercise, color in the lines, listen…

How can we contribute to and add beauty to the earth and to the lives around us? By inviting others, enticing them, INSPIRING others to do good, love God, and to serve Him.

(At this point I put a basket on my head. I had to search for one that fit with handle long enough to go under my chin. Object lessons! I repeated this in seminary class the next morning for my students, and they opened their eyes a little wider, but didn't laugh like the ladies did the night before!)
There is no hiding under a basket. Be bold. Open your mouth. Write that poem, family history or science fiction story. Share your voice, whatever instrument you've been given. Your talents are meant to be spent, used up in building His kingdom! We are under covenant to do so!

My most recent embarrassing experience walking into a grocery store, wearing a skirt…getting half-way through the store before a lady tapped me on the shoulder and told me my skirt was tucked into my waist band in back. Awkward! I was ready to crawl out of the store, but she lifted her chin up, nodded to me, patted under her chin showing me how to lift my head high, and said, "You go girl." It is a talent to help someone in need, someone experiencing a wardrobe malfunction.

President Hinckley reminded us: “Live up to the great and magnificent inheritance which the Lord God, your Father in Heaven, has provided for you. Rise above the dust of the world. Know that you are daughters of God, children with a divine birthright. Walk in the sun with your heads high, knowing that you are loved and honored, that you are a part of his kingdom, and that there is for you a great work to be done which cannot be left to others” (“Live Up to Your Inheritance,” Ensign, Nov. 1983, 84).

Use your talents to do good, show your love for God, & serve Him by serving others. Entice, influence, inspire!

All snowflake blocks made by the Cotton Club mini-quilt group, now defunct. I gave them the theme from Isaiah 1:18, and they made these for me.

Will they work in this 12 Ways quilt? Wait and see with me!