"I have been honored to visit with you returned missionaries over the years. . . . I have also learned from many conversations with you that the adjustment associated with leaving the mission field and returning to the world you left behind is sometimes difficult.
"May I offer just a few suggestions:"
Rekindle the missionary spirit through more frequent, consistent and mighty prayer. A regular study class for the scriptures would help keep the doctrines of the kingdom clear and in mind. Keep alive the practice of regular scripture study. Also, opportunities to teach the gospel and baptize are not exclusive to those who wear the badge of a full-time missionary.
"There has never been a time in the history of mankind when we have been better equipped to teach the gospel to our Father in Heaven's children.
"What we need is a royal army of returned missionaries, re-enlisted into service. I call on you returned missionaries to re-dedicate yourselves, to become re-infused with the desire and spirit of missionary service. I call on you to look the part, to be the part, to act the part of a servant of our Father in Heaven.
"You are a great army of returned missionaries. Go forward with new zeal and determination and through your example, shine the light of the gospel in this troubled world. This is my humble prayer."
