Wednesday, March 21, 2012

I Hope They Call Me On A Mission...

Once upon a time, I turned 21.
And became eligible to serve a mission for my church. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
(AKA The Mormons)
Growing up I never thought I'd go. It didn't appeal to me and the thought of taking a year and half off of school and life didn't sound great.
But then something changed...

The thought popped into my mind. And I was like "Oh hey! I could go on a mission!"
But then I was confused. Should I go? Should I finish school? Should I go on a study abroad? Should I, should I, should I. blah blah blah.

So I prayed about it.
Hoping that I would feel something. Hoping I would receive an answer. Because I know that God listens and answers my prayers. But sometimes we don't get those answers right away. Or in the way we want. I was hoping I'd get a whopping "YES!" or a NO! but I just felt confused.

Sometimes, God wants us to make our own decisions. Sometimes either option is a good option. Sometimes he wants us to take a leap of faith and make that decision.
After we make that decision we figure out if it was right.

And this decision was right.
I started filling out my papers. I talked to my parents and I talked to my church leaders.
And it felt really good.

I don't know how to explain it. But I felt happy. I felt good about that decision.

There are still times when I freak out. And think.
OH MY GOSH I"M GOING ON A MISSION.
OH MY GOSH. I'M GOING TO BE GONE FOR 1.5 YEARS!
OH MY GOSH. I COULD GET SENT SOMEWHERE CRAZY!

But then I remember how I felt after I made the decision.
I felt happiness.
I felt love.

Then I remembered how going to church makes me feel. and how reading my scriptures makes me feel.
And I feel happy.
I feel joy.
I feel love.
I feel peace.




I'm going to be spending the next year and half teaching others about this church that makes me feel happy. That makes me feel loved. I'll be teaching others how to have those same feelings and draw closer to God. And that's when I get excited.

So it's official. I've turned in my papers. And in 2-3 weeks I should get my call. I have no idea where I am going. It could be anywhere. So place your bets and make your guesses. And I promise the second I receive my call I'll let you know.

I'M GOING ON A MISSION

*Also, If you have ever had questions about my faith or what mormons are all about, please feel free to ask me. Or check this out *

2 comments:

kelsey said...

wow, you'll be such a great missionary. i got serious goose bumps reading this post. can't wait to hear where you'll be going. but wherever it is, those are some lucky folks who get to cross your path.

Kaylee and Clark said...

I love you mally. This was beautiful... literally almost brought me tears. I am so proud of you and so happy that you are doing what makes you happy. You will be an amazing missionary! and lets see... I think you are going to London, England or somewhere in the northeast... New Jersey!

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