Mormon 9:22
For behold, thus said Jesus Christ, the Son of God, unto his disciples who should tarry, yea, and also to all his disciples, in the hearing of the multitude: Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature;
I saw this scripture on an ornament that was for missionaries. Surprise I started my papers. Lots have happened during this semester. I've figured out I do need to serve a mission, I have great friends who are practically family to me, and I have a great boyfriend who is supportive of me serving (and he just got back from his mission to Ghana).
The realization of wether or not to serve can come easily or hard. It honestly depends on the person. I got my answer and then got blinded by the world and life and then I had a realization (or a slap to the head from one of my best friends) that I needed to go. Some answers come like a freight train, barreling at you at 60 miles per hour. Others may come like a turtle walking through peanut butter. God may let you choose which way you go. Either way, read your scriptures, say your prayers, go to the temple, read your patriarchal blessing. Figure out the answer by being worthy to received revelation concerning it.
After you get your answer, then comes Satan. Or sometimes he comes before. Satan is a sneaky booger. He'll get you before, during, and after. The week before I started my papers I was a huge brat. I'm extra thankful for having forgiving friends and people who will push back against my stubbornness. Finally after an awful week, I realized it was Satan making me feel worse and then in turn, act worse. The main point is not to give up. Don't give up or give in. Keep fighting back. If you're supposed to serve, you must make it your goal to serve.
Getting to the point of starting your papers can be half the battle. Surround yourself with a good support system so you can feel confident about whatever you are doing in life, mission or not. Do the things you're supposed to be doing and you'll get the blessings and help from heaven.
Also side note, I met Al Carraway on Tuesday and I adore her. I can't wait to read her book (and post a review if anyone is interested). (Picture from left to right: Me and Al Carraway, me and Emma (bestie) and Me and Courtney (bestie who hits me with common sense)). I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season.
Love,
Janae
