Some people feel like if they didn’t, or couldn’t, serve as a young missionary they are less, and that they lost their opportunity to serve. In this episode, Dr. Wilcox returns and expounds on missionary work. He points out that the Lord has been modifying mission calls for a long time, and we don’t need to stigmatize those who come home early. Youth missions aren’t the only way to serve the Lord. He teaches us to not lose hope for those who have wandered away from the church and to never give up on them. He emphasizes Doctrine and Covenants 75:24: “...it is the duty of the church to assist in supporting the families of those...who are called and must needs be sent unto the world to proclaim the gospel unto the world.” Everyone has something they can offer to the work of the Lord. Episode Part 1 available at this link: youtu.be/DazvHUln4ks Shownotes: followhim.co/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel 00:00 Part II begins 01:12 Transition between mission life and regular life, changing your perception of God’s work 03:39 The Lord teaches us to do what is “practical” 06:38 Background of Section 74, love those that are inactive 09:10 Children are sanctified by the Lord 12:30 Have clean hands and a pure heart--don’t only clean the leaves, but strengthen the tree 15:44 Parents will have the chance to raise their children who have died 16:49 The importance of the revelation about children being sanctified to Joseph Smith 18:33 Introduction to Section 75 20:09 John’s modified mission experience 21:22 Discussion on modified missions 25:00 Story of Alma going back to Ammonihah 27:22 The Lord changes our missions throughout our lives 31:31 People might struggle after missions, but they’re still better off for it 33:28 Story about Luke Johnson as a humorous missionary 35:00 Examples of early saints who had their own struggles with the church 38:38 Orson’s Pratt’s experience 39:59 Don’t give up on those who are off the path 42:32 Hank’s insight on the raising of Lazarus from the dead 43:29 Christ is a successful and loving parent, trust him to help those who are wandering 46:06 Brad’s experiences in his calling as mission president 50:45 Brad’s story about a pilot bringing supplies for the mission 52:21 Examples of those who support the missionaries 55:38 Brad’s testimony

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