Yes, as it says in Doctrine and Covenants, we do have desires. We want to thrust in our sickle in the mission field. We probably won't be tracting, nor teaching as much as the young elders, but who knows. We will do as the Spirit so directs. On the bottom of the application after it asks what our preference is, it asks if we will do whatever we are called upon to do, in spite of our expressed preferences. Of course we said YES.
I try to imagine the many different kinds of missions that could be contained in our call. In other words, we are offering ourselves to do whatever we are called to do. And since we will be serving 24/7 in His work, all we have to do is listen to those sweet soft whisperings and go and do.
Yes, after Tuesday night's call from the bishop, I am getting excited. But I am cautious because it still may take many moons, many miles, and many weeks before we hear anything from anyone. Even after we have talked to the stake president, it may take another seven weeks? I feel I am floating, not knowing the timing, not knowing where, nor the kind of work we will be doing. It is hard to make firm commitments, or goals, or dreams based on what?
I read in our most recent Ensign in one conference talk when Elder Holland stated that when he witnessed a dear sister was afflicted with cancer for many years, he said that he assumed that Father wanted to polish her a bit more. When he talked about others who were struggling, he mentioned that Father was just perfecting them to be worthy of a higher kingdom.
I guess, no matter how long, or where we go, these things may be perfecting or polishing me. So why should I complain, or worry. Just patience, waiting until we are privileged enough to be able to help further the work somewhere in His kingdom. We will go and we will do, as directed.
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