Physical and Emotional Preparation

November 10th, 2008
Physical and Emotional Preparation
Principle 1: Prospective missionaries should prepare for the physical and emotional demands of a full-time mission.
D&C 4:2
We should service the God with all our heart, might, mind and strength. We should prepare ourselves both physically and spiritually. Personal worthiness is important for us to have spirit when teaching. The Lord's way of serving is learn and teach by the Spirit. The Spirit will only be with us if we are worthy. We are representing the Lord sharing gospel with his children. If ourselves are not righteous, how can we teach others? So it is important for us to be spiritually prepared.

D&C 88:124
Physical preparation is also very important. Missionary work is not very easy. We will face lots of difficulties. If missionaries struggle with physical or metal health, they will not be able to serve the Lord with all might and strength. We need to develop a good habits of eating, exercising, sleep and personal hygiene before we enter the mission filed. We should keep the word of wisdom, eat healthy food. We should go to bed early and wake up early to be ready to work.

principle 2: There are honorable alternatives to full-time missionary service for those individuals excused by priesthood leaders because of their physical or emotional circumstance.

There are many services church has provided for those who have physical or emotional problems. For example, temple services, visit center, church education system, church services...