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I appreciate the time you all took to respond. It definitely helps me think this through more than you may know. I do recognize the ultimate decision will be between me and Lord, through prayer, fasting, and scripture study. I will continue praying and searching the scriptures. Again, it's helpful to hear your thoughts and advice. Thanks!

So I was baptized when I was 24. I am a male and now 25 going to be 26 at the end of the year. I have had the thought of going on a mission increasingly present in my mind. I've spoken to the bishop and he is supportive. I am looking for some input on the matter as I haven't said anything to anyone in my ward or family who are not LDS. I know I have a testimony of the gospel, and I am afraid I will regret not going someday. I do feel like I should have my bachelors by now and I am working on it.. so I will delay that even more. I've also just started a job that could be a great paying union job in the future. I am also in the hiring process with a few law enforcement agencies which has been one of my dream jobs since a kid. I will be leaving some relationships that I sincerely cherish and am unsure if they will be there when I get back. I hope that second paragraph doesn't sound like a bunch of excuses. Although they probably are. Having stability and a family I can support is my priority as I never really had that as a child. Then there is my age... I know I have had so many spiritual feelings in regards to serving a mission. Yet there are times I am confused and feel the opposite about it and that I should keep working towards my degree and career. Thank you for any advice/input I sincerely appreciate it.