"I have often pondered and prayed about the Savior’s great commission to His disciples … to “go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” [ Matthew 28:19 ].
"I wrestled with the question “How can we, as members and disciples of Christ, best fulfill that great commission in our daily lives?”
"Today I invite you to ponder that same question in your heart and mind."
(Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2019, 15–16)
"God does not need you to “sell” the restored gospel or the Church of Jesus Christ. He simply expects you not to hide it under a bushel. And if people decide the Church is not for them, that is their decision. It does not mean you have failed. You continue to treat them kindly. Nor does it exclude that you invite them again. The difference between casual social contacts and compassionate, courageous discipleship is—invitation!"
(Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Your Great Adventure,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2019, 88)
"Even with a strong desire to share the gospel, you may be less than happy with the success of your past efforts. You may feel like a friend who said, “I have talked to our family and friends about the Church, but few have shown any interest, and with each rejection, I have become more hesitant. I know I should do more, but I am stuck, and all I feel is enormous guilt.” …
"I suggest that you stop feeling guilty about any insufficiency you think you have in sharing the gospel. Rather, pray, like Alma taught, for opportunities “to stand as [a witness] of God at all times and in all things, and in all places … that [others] may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, [and] have eternal life” [Mosiah 18:9]. This is a much stronger motivation than guilt."
(Neil L. Andersen, “A Witness of God,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016, 36–37)
"We must pray for the Lord’s help and directions so we can be instruments in His hands for one who is now ready—one He would have us help today. Then, we must be alert to hear and heed the promptings of His Spirit in how we proceed.
"Those promptings will come. We know from countless personal testimonies that in His own way and His own time the Lord is preparing persons to accept His gospel. Such persons are searching, and when we are seeking to identify them the Lord will answer their prayers through answering ours. He will prompt and guide those who desire and who sincerely seek guidance in how, where, when, and with whom to share His gospel."
(Dallin H. Oaks, “Sharing the Gospel,” Ensign, Nov. 2001, 8)