Mindy Muller - Diamond Valley 2 Ward

Dear Sisters in Zion,

As I read through the Relief Society's blog posts on sgnorthstakers@blogspot.com, I was inspired to begin my personal work in Zion so I pulled up the 2016 General Conference talks and, with a prayer, began scrolling through.  Two talks jumped out at me immediately, so fast in fact, I never even made it past the first session on Saturday.  The first talk I watched was by Elder Craig C. Christiansen called "A Choice Seer Will I Raise Up."  I had just read those very words, "A Choice Seer Will I Raise Up,"  in my scriptures before deciding which talk to choose so to see those words so clearly made this talk an easy choice.  I learned things of Joseph Smith.  I felt extreme love for him and faith on his calling as prophet as I watched this amazing talk.  I was left pondering though, why this talk?  How am I helping build a Zion community by reading this specific talk?   So I read the other talk which jumped out at me by Carol F. McConkie called "The Soul's Sincere Desire."  This talk was also incredible.  It reminded me of how prayer worked, and that sometimes we are left puddled on the floor for a time, like Henry B. Eyring's sick father had been, before being lifted back up into a place of comfort, or like our Savior,  left in Gethsemane with the miserable cup he asked to be removed, still in full force.  I learned how proper prayer should engage each member of the Godhead for maximum power.  And I was inspired to do better with my prayers; to get on my knees more often to pray rather than to do it while lying in bed, or waiting till I'm in the shower. 

But again I pondered "Why this talk?"  as it seems it would only benefit me, and not necessarily a community.  And that is when, while on my knees in the spirit of prayer, a picture entered into my mind that answered EVERY ponder on this subject.  I saw a community of people not unlike where we live and I watched as one person lit up with a bright light.  And then another, and then another. I watched as the entire community lit up, person by person, until the entire community radiated light and I GOT IT!  By me making inspired changes for myself, strengthening my own faith and devoting myself to our Savior, I was providing a portion of light to my own community.  Me, simple me. 

I feel excited.  I know as each one of us bring our own light to this endeavor, our community will radiate with the love of Christ.  Is there any place I'd rather live? I think not.

Thank you for the inspired opportunity to participate in this effort.  I love our Stake.


Cheers, Mindy Muller, DV2 Ward