kmiller912 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I would like to recieve some feedback from an unbiased souce. I am nearly 20 years old and I'm struggling with the decision to serve a mission. I moved out at 18 and got involved with drinking and a few other things. I also only recently overcame a 4 year addiction to pornography. I am back with my parents at this point and I feel that I should join the Army as it's something I've always longed to do. I don't feel that I've properly prepared myself to serve a mission worthily. My parents are trying to everything to get me to serve a mission but I just don't feel I can do it anymore. Any advice, scriptures, conference adresses, etc. you can give would be very appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Talk to your bishop. He can help you determine both readiness and worthiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetofdoom Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I wouldn't RUSH to go on a mission. I would definitely take some time to ponder, pray, and work out any loose ends in your life. Attend church for a while and work on your testimony.This is a critical step in your life... the military is also a hard life... make the decision CAREFULLY.. don't be rushed by recruiters, parents, or anyone else at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetofdoom Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I just wanted to add this... a mission isn't for the faint in heart. If you don't have a burning testimony and a drive to serve the Lord.. I would rethink before any commitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I just wanted to add this... a mission isn't for the faint in heart. If you don't have a burning testimony and a drive to serve the Lord.. I would rethink before any commitment.I would disagree with this. If you don't have a testimony and a desire to serve the Lord would be a more accurate way to put it. You need to feel you are teaching the true doctrine of Christ. You need to want to serve because it is a full-time Ministerial position. Burning is an overstatement. But you do need to have a certain level of worthiness that needs to be handled with your Bishop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetofdoom Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I would disagree with this. If you don't have a testimony and a desire to serve the Lord would be a more accurate way to put it. You need to feel you are teaching the true doctrine of Christ. You need to want to serve because it is a full-time Ministerial position. Burning is an overstatement. But you do need to have a certain level of worthiness that needs to be handled with your Bishop.Okay, I was a little over dramatic by using the word "burning." I just want him to know that dedicating 2 years of your life is a big decision. I am not trying to discourage though. It is just that I have learned from personal experience. When I went on my mission.. I was really unprepared and rushed by my parents and Branch Pres. I had been less active from the ages of 16-19 and did a lot of partying in those 3 years. I had a lot of baggage and issues that were not fully dealt with before I went and it really dragged me down throughout my mission.About the Army.. I would really put A LOT of thought into this as well. You will MOST LIKELY be in harms way with combat troops still in Afghanistan and Iraq... not to mention.. the flare ups in the Middle East. This is a big commitment as well. You are still very young... take time to think about the next steps in your life. "Fools Rush In." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I would like to recieve some feedback from an unbiased souce. I am nearly 20 years old and I'm struggling with the decision to serve a mission. I moved out at 18 and got involved with drinking and a few other things. I also only recently overcame a 4 year addiction to pornography. I am back with my parents at this point and I feel that I should join the Army as it's something I've always longed to do. I don't feel that I've properly prepared myself to serve a mission worthily. My parents are trying to everything to get me to serve a mission but I just don't feel I can do it anymore. Any advice, scriptures, conference adresses, etc. you can give would be very appreciated. ThanksI think you should do what you want to do and not what you feel expected to do. If you want to serve a mission, do it for you. If you do not feel ready, then perhaps you should wait until you do feel ready. There is a chance that you may not want to go later if you do not do so soon. A question to ask yourself is would you regret it if you did not go. Is that something you would be ok with personally? If the answer is yes, then wait a bit before going. See if you feel ready in a few months. If you still don't, then maybe the army would be a good choice for now. Remember, just because you don't serve a mission doesn't mean you can't still teach others about your faith. You could teach a lot of people in the military about your beliefs and had you gone on a mission, you may not have that chance to teach those individuals there. So do what you feel is right for you. That is my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naebug Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hey there. Just a quick note of encouragement from me. I dont have an answer for you,s orry. I am also biased. I am a new convert and owe quite a bit to all the missionaries that came throughmy door. From the receiving end I can tell you how very important the missions are. I was also in the Army a very long time ago. It was hard, difficult irritating and great and wonderful and I learned so much....all at the same time. Pray. Pray about it. Then take some time. Do the CPR for the soul....Church, Prayer, and Reading your scripture....then take it again to the lord. My personal bias would be....get right, serve a mission, enlist. Just cuz.... Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rameumptom Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Have you inquired of the Lord? Ask God if he wants you to go on a mission. Listen to the Spirit, willing to do whatever God wants you to do. Gain a testimony for yourself of what it is you should do. This will require fasting, pondering, preparing yourself to accept whatever God tells you. Then prepare to do what it is God would have you do. Then go and do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madriglace Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Have you inquired of the Lord? Ask God if he wants you to go on a mission. Listen to the Spirit, willing to do whatever God wants you to do. Gain a testimony for yourself of what it is you should do. This will require fasting, pondering, preparing yourself to accept whatever God tells you. Then prepare to do what it is God would have you do. Then go and do.I agree ... if it is the service that you decide on just remember that our service men and women go places the missionaries are not allowed ... live your religion the best you can and your light will serve the Lord where ever you go.Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmarch Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I would like to recieve some feedback from an unbiased souce. I am nearly 20 years old and I'm struggling with the decision to serve a mission. I moved out at 18 and got involved with drinking and a few other things. I also only recently overcame a 4 year addiction to pornography. I am back with my parents at this point and I feel that I should join the Army as it's something I've always longed to do. I don't feel that I've properly prepared myself to serve a mission worthily. My parents are trying to everything to get me to serve a mission but I just don't feel I can do it anymore. Any advice, scriptures, conference adresses, etc. you can give would be very appreciated. ThanksIf you have a desire to serve the Lord, and to serve the people, going on a mission will be of greater worth than joining the armed forces. The armed forces will be there when you get back, but the door for serving a mission tends to be open for a limited time. It's worth taking- but that has to be your desire, and your choice.. nor is it a light one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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