Papers

Well, the mission papers are almost in…just one more interview next week. I just had my interview with my bishop. During that interview as my bishop bore testimony over and over that the mission is hard, but worth it, this whole endeavor become more real to me. I’m actually doing it…sometimes I can’t believe I’m actually going on a mission. The rest of the time though, I ponder upon the months ahead of me, the blessings and the growth to come, and I count my blessings that God persuaded me to go.
When my bishop asked me why I wanted to serve, all I could think to say was that the Lord told me to. Though it hadn’t been my plan, knowing the divinity of God and His love for me, I need no other reason. I know that it won’t be easy. I’ll just have to take the trials as they come. I can’t sit here worrying my faith away, so I don’t worry and I don’t speculate. I simply contemplate, hope, dream, pray, and prepare to share the good word of God to the people I will serve.
A lot of people have been asking if I want to serve somewhere specific. Honestly, I don’t care where I go. I know God has a specific place in mind for me and I trust that I will fulfill my predestined mission there.
I’m really curious as to when I’ll get my call. After sending the call, Salt Lake likes to get an acceptance letter quickly that is signed by both the missionary and the bishop. Being in Alaska for 4 to 6 weeks will make this process difficult, though I don’t really want to wait until I get back to find out. I will have to simply trust that my leaders will know how to make it work and remember that all things come in God’s time, not mine.