Preparing the World for the Second Coming

by Elder Neil L. Anderson (Priesthood Session)

With your baptism, you declared your faith in Jesus Christ. With your ordination to the priesthood, your talents and spiritual capacities have been increased.

President Monson has said, "Every worthy, able young man should prepare to serve a mission. Missionary service is a priesthood duty--an obligation the Lord expects of [you] who have been given so very much."

Missionary service requires sacrifice.

Sidney Going said, "The blessing of [bringing others] into the gospel far outweighs anything [you] will ever sacrifice."

Missionary service is a spiritual work. Worthiness and preparation are essential. Your actions before your mission will greatly influence the priesthood power you bring with you into the mission. Prepare yourself well.

On occasion, because of health or other reasons, one might not be able to serve. You will know your ability to serve as you speak with your parents and your bishop. Should this be your situation, please do not feel less important in the noble commission before you. The Lord is very generous to those who love Him, and He will open other doors for you.

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