PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL PREPARATION

PROSPECTIVE MISSIONARIES SHOULD PREPARE FOR THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL DEMANDS OF A FULL-TIME MISSION

D&C 4:2

• Missionaries need to prepare physically so they can be ready for any type of service that will be required of them.
• "See that ye serve Him with all your might, mind and strength." Prepare yourself that ye may be ready to serve Him in whatever He calls you to do.

D&C 88: 124

• To be a missionary you need to be physically stong and prepared.
• You need to have self control, not sleeping in or being idle.
• Go to bed early and arise early, "That your bodies and your minds may be invigorated." That's especially important on the mission so that you can be in tune and ready to teach.

THERE ARE HONORABLE ALTERNATIVES TO FULL-TIME MISSIONARY SERVICE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS EXCUSED BY PRIESTHOOD LEADERS BECAUSE OF THEIR PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCE

• Pres. Hinckley: "There are other areas where those with serious limitations may work and have a satisfying experience. And the Lord will bless them for what they are able to do."
• Richard G. Scott: "..For you there are other ways to render meaningful service compatible with your condition."