For the most part I found on my mission that members weren't really sure how to start doing missionary work.
It was while I was serving in Fredericton, New Brunswick that I was introduced to a promise made by Elder Robert E. Wells (of the quorum of the seventy).
He promised that if you were to make a list of 8 names (both non-member and less active) and pray for them both day and night, while making an extra commitment to follow the commandments of God, that within 21 days at least one would be ready to come back to church or meet with the missionaries.
As you follow the steps outlined in the promise the spirit will guide you in how to reach out and share with these people.
This promise is dependant on the participants faith.
"Nevertheless the children of God were commanded that they should gather themselves together oft, and join in fasting and mighty prayer in behalf of the welfare of the souls of those who knew not God."
-Alma 6:6
I know that this promise has been fulfilled many times. I saw it come to pass in the lives of many members in New Brunswick and I have also seen it work miracles in my own efforts to share the gospel with those I love.
I invite each of you to exercise your faith. As you follow the instructions and agree to "the promise" you WILL find great joy in missionary work.
May we all do our part in hastening the work of salvation.
-Em
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