Elder Ballard also taught, "Missionaries need to be morally clean and spiritually ready."3
Study and follow the guidelines in For the Strength of Youth.
Seek the guidance of the Holy Ghost by fasting, studying the scriptures, and praying for guidance.
Read about gifts of the Spirit in Doctrine and Covenants 46:11–26. Prayerfully seek to discover your spiritual gifts. Seek the counsel of your parents and leaders to help you develop spiritual gifts.
Ask yourself, "Are the books I read and television programs and movies I watch uplifting?" If not, think about how you can make better choices for entertainment.
Learn to listen for spiritual promptings.