Guilt Free Ways to Do Missionary Work

Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart

By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Even in the Lord’s restored Church—while overall membership continues to grow—there are too many who do not claim the blessings of regular Church participation.

In other words, wherever you are on this earth, there are plenty of opportunities to share the good news³ of the gospel of Jesus Christ with people you meet, study with, and live with or work and socialize with....

remember, the Lord has never required expert, flawless missionary efforts. Instead, “the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind.”...

If, however, you feel that you have been dragging your feet when it comes to sharing the gospel message, may I suggest five guilt-free things anyone can do to participate in the Savior’s great commission to help gather Israel?

First, draw close to God.

Second, fill your heart with love for others.

Minister to them—regardless of whether their names appear on your ministering sister or brother list.

Third, strive to walk the path of discipleship.

Talking with others about your faith will become normal and natural. In fact, the gospel will be such an essential, precious part of your lives that it would feel unnatural not to talk about it with others. That may not happen immediately—it is a lifelong effort. But it will happen.

Fourth, share what is in your heart.

always look for opportunities to bring up your faith in natural and normal ways with people—both in person as well as online....

If someone asks about your weekend, don’t hesitate to talk about what you experienced at church....

In whatever ways seem natural and normal to you, share with people why Jesus Christ and His Church are important to you. Invite them to “come and see.”¹⁶ Then encourage them to come and help....

elect. Pray daily with all your heart that you will find those who will come and see, come and help, and come and stay....

Some who come and see will, perhaps, never join the Church; some will at a later time. That is their choice. But that doesn’t change our love for them. And it doesn’t change our enthusiastic efforts to continue inviting individuals and families to come and see, come and help, and come and stay.

Fifth, trust the Lord to work His miracles.

Your role is to share what is in your heart and live consistent with your beliefs....

As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, I bless you with the confidence to be a living testimonial of gospel values, with the courage to always be recognized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with the humility to assist in His work as an expression of your love for Heavenly Father and His children.