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You can help with God’s work
Heavenly Father loves all of His children. He wants to help them find happiness and joy, return to Him, and gain eternal life. This is called His work of salvation and exaltation, and He invites you to help!
Eternal Truths
God’s work and glory is to bring to pass your immortality and eternal life. Immortality is to live forever with a resurrected body. Eternal life, or exaltation, is to become more like God and live with Him eternally as families. All of this is possible because of Jesus Christ and His Atonement. You can trust Him.
You can help with God’s work by coming unto Christ and helping others do the same. Anytime you do anything to help someone follow Jesus Christ, you are helping with God’s work.
Invitations
Live the gospel. Build your faith in Jesus Christ. Repent daily. Receive God’s priesthood ordinances and keep your covenants. Make that the pattern for the rest of your life.
Care for those in need. Find ways to serve and minister to others, including your family, your friends, and your community. One great way to help people in need is to obey the law of the fast and give fast offerings.
Invite all to receive the gospel. Let your words and actions reflect your faith in Jesus Christ. Be ready to tell anyone who asks you about the hope and happiness you feel as His disciple. For young men, serving a full-time mission is a priesthood responsibility. For young women, it is a powerful opportunity; pray to know if the Lord would have you serve. Prepare to share the gospel throughout your life.
Unite families for eternity by doing family history and temple work. Learn about your ancestors. Find out who needs temple ordinances. Go to the temple as often as you can to be baptized and confirmed for them. If you need help, go to FamilySearch.org.
Promised Blessings
You will have God’s help. Heavenly Father does not expect you to do this work on your own. He is with you. When you humbly offer your time and heart, He will do amazing things through you. Jesus Christ is your strength!
You will be filled with joy. God’s work is a joyful work! As you take part in it, you can feel the joy He feels. Imagine the joy you’ll share with Heavenly Father and His children who you helped bring to Him!
Questions and Answers
Can God really use me in His work? Yes! There are many ways to help with the work. It might seem like other people are more talented or skilled, but your Heavenly Father sees your potential. He has given you gifts that you can use to serve and gather His children. It’s OK if these gifts are different from what other people have. In fact, that’s why your gifts are so valuable. You are needed!
See Matthew 10:39 (if you lose your life in the Savior’s service, you will find it); 1 Corinthians 12:14–27 (all members are needed in the body of Christ); Philippians 1:6 (be confident that God is working in you); Jacob 5:72 (the Lord of the vineyard labors with you); Doctrine and Covenants 18:15–16 (your joy will be great with those you bring to Christ); 64:33–34 (a great work comes from small and simple things); Moses 1:6 (“I have a work for thee”); 6:31–34 (God qualifies those He calls, even if they feel inadequate).
Temple Recommend Question
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Do you have a testimony of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ?