Preach My Gospel

So, you want to read more? I will begin.

I'm not perfect, but I will share what has helped me.

As a returned full-time missionary I was able to work closely with my friend; Preach My Gospel.

Before I served a mission, I didn't quite understand my purpose as a missionary the way our Prophet and leaders have counseled us.

I honestly thought that missionary work was knocking on doors and doing what the full-time missionaries do.

HOW WRONG I WAS!

Let me share a quick quote from Preach My Gospel.

On page 1 it states the purpose for every missionary.

"Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored Gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentence, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost and enduring to the end."

This purpose is for full-time missionaries, and I strongly believe it is our purpose as full-time "member" missionaries.

Missionary work can be intimidating, awkward, scary, and confusing.

But it can also be joyous, loving, miraculous, a testimony builder, strengthening, and most rewarding.

In order to start your missionary work in your area, studying the words of the prophets (scriptures, Church magazines, conference talks, etc.) and reading Preach My Gospel will help you to strengthen your testimony and gain more faith to cast out fear.

We must study daily to be flexible instruments in the hands of the Lord.

One of my favorite chapters in Preach My Gospel is Chapter 6. It speaks more of how we can have Christlike attributes. Another good chapter I like to read is Chapter 9; "Finding People". There's so much counsel and guidance about how to find those who are ready to receive this blessing in their lives.

Preach My Gospel is for all of us.

I'd love to hear other comments about how to start missionary work.