A missionary must be in tune with that Holy Spirit. He/she must recognize its guidance and inspiration. His life must be pure so he can count on that Spirit in all that he does. How can you prepare to enjoy the Holy Spirit? 1. Keep your life clean—in thought and action. Immorality is Satans most potent tool against us and leads to more unhappiness, grief, regret, and self-degradation than any other sin. It is deadly to our eternal progress. Avoid it like a plague. 2. Pray from your heart—then listen for Gods answer. 3. Develop a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ by practicing its teachings in your daily activities. 4. Stand up for what you believe. Set the standards for your life and dont be swayed by lower standards of others. You are in charge of your life! 5. Honor your priesthood, which has come to you from God and will serve as an armor for you throughout life as you respect its mighty power. 6. Set long-range goals. Determine in advance your course of action. Map out where you want to go and how you are going to get there. This will help you resist the temptations of Satan when they come—as they surely will. 7. Keep the commandments. That will lead to happiness and fulfillment. 8. We have discovered that the best way to prepare for a mission is to have the spiritual experience of teaching the gospel to others before you are called. We urge you to reach out to your friends, help teach them the gospel by teaming with the full-time or the stake missionaries, bearing your testimonies in that atmosphere. You will then become acquainted with how the Holy Spirit works to guide others to the truth, and you will recognize its sweet influence in your own experience.
Posted on: Mon, 05 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000
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