Ask a Missionary - Catch The Fire
Ask a Missionary - Catch The Fire
Ask a Missionary - Catch The Fire
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Q:<br />
Should I, as a single person, go<br />
overseas now, or should I first<br />
find a mate?<br />
A:<br />
Go as a single, knowing God himself will<br />
supply your needs.<br />
I struggled with this issue. I didn’t want to go into missions as a<br />
single, so I decided to find a mate before going. But then someone<br />
told me that if I wanted to find a man who was committed to missions,<br />
I should look for him overseas, which made a lot of sense.<br />
After all, if he’s obedient to the Lord, then he’s already there, not at<br />
home. Right?<br />
So I finally decided to go overseas. Mostly it’s great, and I don’t<br />
mind being single. But there are times when what’s ahead seems<br />
daunting, and a partner to help pursue the vision would be great. But<br />
I trust the Lord. He knows whether I can better do what he’s leading<br />
me to do with a partner or without one. And I believe he will equip<br />
me with whatever I need. Look to him alone for your fulfillment.<br />
Answer from Monica, who has served for two years with Youth With A Mission.<br />
A:<br />
Get on God’s path for you; then trust him<br />
for your future.<br />
Sometimes we forget that the God who leads us into missions<br />
also has our future planned. <strong>The</strong> biggest tools of a successful missionary<br />
are trust and faith in God. Trusting him with your love life is<br />
a great way to start.<br />
Knowing I was going into missions, I graduated from Bible<br />
school. I also knew that the Great Commission was clear. So<br />
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