Disagreement

 “There are some who feel that venting their personal anger of deeply held opinions is more important than conducting themselves as Jesus Christ lived and taught. . . . How we disagree is a real measure of who we are and whether we truly follow the Savior. It is appropriate to disagree, but it is not appropriate to disagreeable. . . . If we show love and respect even in adverse circumstances, we become more like Christ.”

Quentin L. Cook, “We Follow Jesus Christ,” Ensign, May 2010, 84-85.

Pray for Areas to Open

 “I would ask that your faith and prayers continue to be offered in behalf of those areas where our influence is limited and where we are not allowed to share the gospel freely at this time. Miracles can occur as we do so.”

Thomas S. Monson, “Welcome to Conference,” Ensign, Nov. 2009, 6. 

Missionary Service is a Priesthood Duty

 “I repeat what prophets have long taught—that every worthy, able young man should prepare to serve a mission. Missionary service is a priesthood duty—an obligation the Lord expects of us who have been given so very much. Young men, I admonish you to prepare for service as a missionary. Keep yourselves clean and pure and worthy to represent the Lord. Maintain you health and strength. Study the scriptures. Where such is available, participate in seminary or institute. Familiarize yourself with the missionary handbook. Preach My Gospel.

“A word to you young sisters: while you do not have the same priesthood responsibility as do the young men to serve as full-time missionaries, you also make a valuable contribution as missionaries, and we welcome your service.”

Thomas S. Monson, “As We Meet Together Again,” Ensign, Nov. 2010, 5-6.

The Lifeblood of the Kingdom

“Missionary work is the lifeblood of the kingdom. May I suggest that if you are able, you might consider making a contribution of the General Missionary Fund of the Church.”

Thomas S. Monson, “It’s Conference Once Again,” Ensign, May 2011, 6. 

Serve Faithfully, and You'll Be Better

“The time you spend in the mission field, if those years are spent in dedicated service, will yield a greater return on investment than any other two years of your lives. . . . If you serve a mission faithfully and well, you will be a better husband, you will be a better father, you will be a better student, a better worker.”

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Of Missions, Temples, and Stewardship,” Ensign, Nov, 1995, 52. 

No Better Way of Expressing Thanks

“There is probably no better way of expressing thanks to the Almighty than serving a full-time mission.”

Elder Leonard Chisango, Zimbabwe, “Responding to the Prophet’s Call,” Ensign, Sept. 2012, 27. 

Not Qualified?

“Many humble Latter-day Saints fear that they are not qualified for missionary labors. But to such a prospective missionary, the Lord has given this assurance: ‘Faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work.”

Elder Russell M. Nelson, “Senior Missionaries and the Gospel,” Ensign, Nov. 2004, 81.