The Studly Sons of Mosiah

Over the past week I have been reading about the missions of the Sons of Mosiah in Alma 17-26. Holy guacamole they were such studs!  They are exactly like the missionary I want to be. (And the kind of returned missionary I want to eventually marry. :)  Even though I have read these chapters many times before, preparing for a mission has shed a whole new light on the example they set.  In my scripture journal I made a list of the qualities that made them such excellent missionaries.  Here's my list:  

1.  They fasted and prayed

2.  They had the spirit of prophesy

3.  They taught with power and authority from God

4.  They were worthy

5.  They let their faith cast out their fears

6.  They were humble

7.  They searched the scriptures diligently

8.  They had a solid understanding of the Gospel

9.  They had the constant companionship of the Spirit

10.  They were patient

11.  They were good examples to those they taught

12.  They trusted in the Lord

13.  They served those they taught

14.  They used the scriptures to teach

15.  They gave their missions their all

16.  As they taught, they invited the Spirit to testify to those they were teaching

17.  They attributed their success to God

18.  They took advantage of every opportunity to share the Gospel

19.  They followed the promptings of the Spirit

20.  They were well prepared

21.  They deeply and sincerely loved those they taught 

Even though it is unlikely that while I am on my mission I will guard sheep or chop off anyone's arms, I can work to develop the qualities which brought the Sons of Mosiah such success and joy.  I want to make the most of the Lord's time while I am on my mission, and working to be like the Sons of Mosiah is my first step in that direction.