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The "average missionary" required 4-6 months to make the transition from self-centered John or Mary Smith to "turned-out", genuinely-interested-in-others, spiritual Elder or Sister Smith.
It is my opinion, any Elder or Sister who will follow these 21 suggestions will save 3-4 months of this transitional adjustment as he/she begins his/her mission.
1. Read the Book of Mormon
at least 3 times (once during final 30 days).
2. Read the New Testament,
Doctrine
& Covenants, Pearl of Great Price.
3. Read Marvelous Work
& A Wonder, Jesus the Christ, Articles of Faith.
4. Memorize the 1st Discussion
(Restoration?) completely (2nd if possible).
5. Pray vocally 10 minutes
both morning and night (3 months).
6. Attend 3-4 temple sessions,
minimum.
7. Split-off once each
week during the last 3-6 months prior.
8. Bear testimony weekly
in some way to non-members last 3 months.
9. Slow-down dating,
or stop last 30 days (avoid being alone).
10. Learn to control thought process.
Expel evil thoughts & acts.
11. Turn off car radios and
home stereos last two weeks.
12. Fast (for specifics)
twice during last 30 days (not Fast Sunday).
13. Omit sex-oriented, course
languaged movies, concerts, dances.
14. Rise at 6:00 a.m. and
retire at 10:30 p.m. for 60 days. (D&C 88:124)
15. Study scriptures 1-2
hours for 60 days (6-8).
16. Learn buying, cooking,
ironing from Mom.
17. Develop a 10-minute exercise
program.
18. Read "The Joseph Smith Story"
4 times.
19. Ask the "Golden Questions"
dialy, 30 days
20. Write your personal testimony
in 6 copies of the Book of Mormon and give them to non-member friends,
relatives, etc.
21. Start your Missionary Journal
30 days prior to departure. Record feelings and events.
3 "KEY" MISSIONARY SCRIPTURES:
2nd Nephi 32:3
"Feast upon the words of Christ;
for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye
should do"
D&C 88:63
"Draw near unto me and I will draw
near unto you."
D&C 4:5 (entire section)
"An eye single to the glory
of God, qualify him for the work.