I had a good friend this summer point out that I was going to be living in one of the locations of Zion at the Second Coming. I've pondered, and pondered that in the last several weeks. As I've studied I've wanted to create Zion here at the Jerusalem Center while I'm here but there are so many people and so many different backgrounds I didn't think I could do it alone. I prayed so hard before I came here that I would find a friend who would be willing to create Zion with me. Well this week I had a huge tender mercy and answer to prayer. I was sitting down at lunch with a couple of girls here and we somehow got to talking about how we wished we had the opportunity for more spiritual experiences, and I told them about how badly I wanted to create Zion. Together we talked and all committed to work on it together. We've started a group scripture study (something I really miss from my summer job) everyday to study and talk about Zion. I'm so excited! Instead of one friend the Lord has given me five that are just as eager to create Zion as I am.
Another tender mercy for me has been that this week has been filled with Zion! My Old Testament teacher gave the most incredible lesson about Zion, and Zion in the latter days. And today in Sacrament Meeting one of the students and the district president both spoke on Zion and how we can create it here! I'm so grateful! The Lord sure does help us when we seek him! I'm excited to strive to create Zion here in Jerusalem. :)
Shabbat Shalom!
Carlee
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That's awesome, Lady! You're one amazing gal and I am super grateful for your example!
Love your guts!
Hey Carlee-Ann,
So Shalyn told me about your blog the other day, and I'm quite impressed with all that y'all are doing! I don't think I'd be able to the BYU-Jerusalem trip, but one day I really want to go to the Holy Land.
Anywho, I was reading through the Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book today, and read a quote about the City of Enoch and it reminded me of what you wrote about creating Zion, and so I felt I should send it to you. I dunno if you'll check this old entry, but if so--here you go!
"There appear to be no new or complex doctrines that would account for the unique outcome in the city of Enoch. One will look in vain in the scriptures for a single spectacular teaching that accounts for this singular and spectacular event. Clearly, what made these people unique was their serious and steady application of the simple teachings of Jesus Christ."
Neal A. Maxwell, Of One Heart, p. vi ; or The Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book, p. 104
Anywho, good luck with midterms, and take care!
-John Sugden
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