Making A Masterpiece

You are a work of art

A sketch in Father’s plan

With color added by earth's trials

A masterpiece began.

The contrast using darks and lights

A vibrant picture poses

So, if you’re day feels difficult

Wake up and paint the roses

We are having a fun activity at Relief Society next month. I hope you will join us. We are going to learn to paint! “Oh,” you may say. “I’m not talented enough to do that. I can’t paint!” Well, forty years ago I couldn’t either. I’m still not very good, but I really want to try.

Oh Oh! See I just did that thing again. I compared my talent or lack of to someone else’s. I’m not a Rubens or a DaVinci, or even  a Matisse.

I have tried Miro and  Kandinsky  styles which was just fun.

Joy D. Jones wrote in Value Beyond Measure November Ensign Magazine,

“God is your Father. He loves you. He and your Mother in Heaven value you beyond any measure….You are unique. One of a kind

--Spencer W. Kimball

Let there be no question in your mind about your value as an individual. The whole intent of the gospel planis to provide an opportunity for each of you to reach your fullest potential. Brigham Young said, “the least, the most inferior spirit upon the earth … is worth worlds. No matter what, we always have worth in the eyes of our Heavenly father

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. We can stop comparing our worst to someone else’s best. “Comparison is the thief of joy.

When we have virtuous thoughts, He will bless us with confidence, even the confidence to know who we really are. There’s never been a more crucial time to heed His words. “Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly, “He said. “Then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and…the Holy Ghost shall be thy constant companion.

As the Savior lifts us to higher ground, we can see more clearly not only who we are but also that we are closer to Him than we ever imagined.”

Tomorrow when you wake up, Look in the mirror, smile and say, I have value. God loves me. Then find someone to pass  on a little joy . Remember, you are making a masterpiece—you.