Today, President Monson announced that the missionary ages have been moved: boys can now go at 18 and girls can go at 19. Talk about a game changer! It is super exciting, but at the same time it has really thrown me for a loop. I’ve always loved missionary work, but I’ve never seriously considered myself going at age 21. I’ve always just thought that if I’m not married and I feel like I should go, then I will. If I don’t go, then I’m definitely planning on a temple/spouse mission. Now though? This change changes everything.
But you know what? I’ve realized something.
But you know what? I’ve realized something.
My life is not really my own. My life is in the hands of an all-powerful being who loves me and has a plan for me. And you know what else? He knows that plan way better than I do. He knows what I personally need to succeed, He knows my fears and my weaknesses, but He also knows my strengths. And somehow, He will guide me to the decision that is best for me.
If I am supposed to go on a mission? Then my response will be “I’ll go where you want me to go.” I will teach and change lives and spread the joy of the gospel and become a better person and learn and grow and share the love of the Savior.
If I’m not supposed to go on a mission? Then my response will still be “I’ll go where you want me to go.” I will still teach and change lives and spread the joy of the gospel and become a better person and learn and grow and share the love of the Savior, even if it is just in my little sphere of influence.
But regardless, it will be right for me. No matter what others think, that decision is between me and my Heavenly Father, and I can trust that it will be what I need to make this life the best it can be.
If I am supposed to go on a mission? Then my response will be “I’ll go where you want me to go.” I will teach and change lives and spread the joy of the gospel and become a better person and learn and grow and share the love of the Savior.
If I’m not supposed to go on a mission? Then my response will still be “I’ll go where you want me to go.” I will still teach and change lives and spread the joy of the gospel and become a better person and learn and grow and share the love of the Savior, even if it is just in my little sphere of influence.
But regardless, it will be right for me. No matter what others think, that decision is between me and my Heavenly Father, and I can trust that it will be what I need to make this life the best it can be.
This is an awesome post, Ash. You are amazing. He has placed so much trust in you . . . in us! And yes, it will all work out.
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