Elder Anderson in October 2013 said:
"If you’re not a full-time missionary
with a missionary badge pinned
on your coat, now is the time to
paint one on your heart—painted,
as Paul said, “not with ink, but with
the Spirit of the living God.” The Lord
needs you now more than ever to be
an instrument in His hands. All of us
have a contribution to make to this
miracle.
Every righteous member of the
Church has thought about how to
share the gospel. Some share the
gospel naturally, and we can learn a
lot from them."
Kelly's tips:
It's all about love.
If you love someone, you
can't help but share the
truths of the Gospel.
People might ask you what
we believe in. It is simple.
We believe in Jesus Christ.
We believe in a Heavenly
Father who knows us, loves us,
and cares daily
about each one of us.
We believe in the third member
of the Godhead, the Holy Ghost.
The Holy Ghost does not have
a body of flesh and bones, but
rather he is a spirit who can
help us in many ways.
We believe in the Bible and the
Book of Mormon, which was also
written by prophets. The Book
of Mormon is a second witness
of Jesus Christ. Jesus appeared to
the people in the Americas and
set His Gospel upon the earth.
Christ's teaching in the Book of
Mormon are the same as his
teachings in the Bible.
We believe that families can live
together forever after this life.
We believe that this life is just
a temporary state - a test - to see
how we will love and serve.
As we come to accept Jesus Christ
and live his teachings, we become
responsible to tell our friends and
neighbors.
The Apostle
Peter said, “Be ready always to give an
answer to every man that asketh . . . a
reason [for] the hope that is in you.”
Elder Andersen said:
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"Our desire to share the gospel takes
all of us to our knees, and it should,
because we need the Lord’s help.
President Monson has asked that we
pray for “those areas where our influence is limited and where we are not
allowed to share the gospel freely.” As
we earnestly and unitedly petition our
Father in Heaven, the Lord will continue
to open important doors for us.
We also pray for our own opportunities
to share the gospel.
With the confusion and commotion
of today’s world, it’s not surprising
that fewer people are attending
their places of worship. Although
many want to be closer to God and
to better understand the purpose of
life, they have unanswered questions.
Many have hearts open to the truth,
but as the prophet Amos described,
“they [are running] to and fro [seeking]
the word of the Lord, and [cannot] find
it.” You can help answer their questions.
In your everyday conversations
you can add to their faith in Christ.
The Savior said: “Hold up your
light that it may shine unto the world.
Behold I am the light which ye shall
hold up.”
I promise you, as you pray to know
with whom to speak, names and faces
will come into your mind. Words to
speak will be given in the very moment
you need them. Opportunities will
open to you. Faith will overcome doubt,
and the Lord will bless you with your
very own Miracles."
I testify to you that the Gospel of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saint is true! Christ is the
head of the church and leads the church
through a living prophet today, even
President Thomas S. Monson. I know that
through the gospel we can have peace.
We can feel joy. We can have hope, even
greater hope each day. We all have problems,
trials, heartaches, disappointments. I know
that through the atonement of our Lord,
Jesus Christ, we can be made whole. We can
live each day knowing that we are loved and feel
peace through the His love.
This is the reason for the HOPE that is in me.
The gospel is here for everyone! We are
not in darkness. God is in control.
If you haven't found it, let me help you.
Love in our Savior Jesus Christ is the sweetest
love of all.
