Shortly after I joined the Church, my bishop would always ask, "Have you thought more about serving a mission?" I'd always respond, "Yes, but I don't think it's the right thing for me right now." The truth was I had already decided—I didn't want to go. I had my entire life planned out, and a mission wasn't part of it. Even though I knew what I wanted, I had been praying to know what the Lord wanted. Did God want me to serve a mission? My answer came while reading Ensign and hope to never miss an issue.
Robert Smith, North Carolina, USA