“Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God.” It is this mighty change of heart—yielding our hearts to God and being spiritually reborn through the grace of the Savior—that we seek.
Tag: Zion
We Really Can Ascend to Mount Zion
We need to believe in angels and miracles and the promises of the holy priesthood. We need to believe in the gift of the Holy Ghost, the influence of good families and friends, and the power of the pure love of Christ. We need to believe in revelation and prophets, seers, and revelators and President Russell M. Nelson. We need to believe that with prayer and pleading and personal righteousness, we really can ascend to “Mount Zion, … the city of the living God, the heavenly place, the holiest of all.”
ZION IS A STATE OF BEING
I was reading in the book “The Triumph of Zion” and came across a section in chapter 3 where John illustrates three simple facts about Zion. I’m going to break these parts down.
The Pearl and Blessing
As members of the Church of Jesus Christ, we believe there are promises made by God to us, that if we live worthily we will obtain in the next life.