Sharing the Gospel- Easier Than You Might Think

You don't have to be out on a full-time mission or be wearing a name tag with "Elder" or "Sister" followed by your name to be a missionary. That's a full-time missionary. But each of us can- and should- be a missionary. Advocating God, our beliefs, and the glorious message of the gospel.

There is an article I found on LDS.org, entitled 15 Real-Life Examples of Sharing the Gospel. I will be quoting part of it and filling in my own commentary, but the original article can be found here.

I have seen all of these work as being a missionary tool, maybe not in a huge way, but at least letting people know where I stand in my beliefs.

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Text a friend. The most important thing is to be a friend. Text a friend, and let them know you care. 

Invite a friend to FHE, a fireside, or ward prayer. How can we share the gospel if we never invite anyone?

Set a good example. This is probably the most "behind-the-scenes" way to share the gospel. You don't necessarily talk with someone, but but the way you act, you represent your beliefs in a positive way.

Attend Seminary/Institute. Attending class will help strengthen you spiritually, and help you know how to answer questions others have for you about the gospel.

Live your standards. This goes along with setting a good example. As you live your standards, others will notice and see the way you act, and you can be an influence for the better to others.

Read your scriptures. I can personally testify the importance of this not just in sharing the gospel, but in everyday life. Starting and ending the day with scripture study puts things in perspective, and can invite the Spirit to be with you throughout the day.

Listen to good music. Change your Pandora station to LDS music, even just for ten minutes. You will see your happiness increase and your countenance lift. :)

Use social media to lift others. Posting on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram quotes, pictures, and scriptures lets people know your beliefs and shares a positive message.

Sit next to someone new in class, at lunch, a game, or any other activity. You'll never know someone until you meet them. All you have to do is introduce yourself. Make a new friend!

Give away a Book of Mormon. I decided to give a Book of Mormon with my testimony written inside as a going-away present to my friends as they leave on their missions. Already, I've heard two pretty amazing stories and how my Book of Mormon was meant for them!

Share your talents. We were given talents for that exact reason. To share them. If you are good at the piano, play a hymn for a friend!

Stand and testify when the time is right. When you know the time is right, bear your testimony! Tell what you know to be true. Testimonies are how we share the gospel. The best part about the gospel is that it's not just some fact that you learn, but you know for yourself through testimony and through a witness of the spirit.

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The easiest and quickest way to be a missionary is listed above, using social media to lift others. It only takes a minute, and can be seen quicker and to a larger audience. If you are reading this, my challenge to you, right now, is to share your favorite scripture or quote. Take one easy minute and do it now!

I'm doing it, too! Here's proof:

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Keep running!