Reading Challenge

Some things to consider

 • Record your thoughts during this challenge. Write about your spirituality, challenges, services you render and how it all makes you feel about yourself.

• To begin this challenge, watch the following video.

https://www.lds.org/callings/relief-society/messages-from-leaders/daughters-in-my-kingdom/video-archive?lang=eng#the-gift

 • Cross reference!

• Throughout the book, look for the word “Influence” in reference to rising up and claiming the privileges of Mormon Women.

• There are three areas that are clearly emphasized in the Nauvoo Minutes, on pages 17-25. How can you apply these areas in you life?
     a) Increase Faith and Personal Righteousness.
     b) Strengthen Families and Homes.
    c) Provide Relief by Seeking Out and Helping Those in Need.

• Preparing to Enter the Temple Take apart the list in chapter 2. Examine your own life and attitudes.

• While reading Chapters 3 & 4 use this time to Pray to expand your vision and power for good within you own family and in the Church.

 • On page 84, spiritual walls are described as a circle of sisters. How can your ward reach out to one another where strength is shared and supported? Let Pres. Packer’s experience move you toward bonding with fellow sisters.

• The Priesthood is often misunderstood by the women of the Church, mostly from lack of knowledge and misinformed attitudes. Study Chapter 8 in depth, Power is beautifully taught. Be Prepared to discuss this.

 • Do you recognize the Plan of Happiness throughout Chapter 9? What is the importance of HOME and FAMILY – and the call to be "Guardians of the Hearth".

• Have you learned what your privilege is and what it means to “Live Up to Your Privilege?