I am a senior in high school and I want to do this missionary program. My dad doesn't want me, but I feel like God has called me to do this. He and I have had fights about this, he thinks that he has convinced me to not do it. But, I still want to. What should I do?
2006-11-06 09:15:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Let me explain: You study in America for 8 months and then you are put onto teams and you go to your field for 12-18 months.
2006-11-06 09:28:30 · update #1
If you're 18 then you can do what you want to do. You just need to decide which is more important. Why doesn't your dad want you to do this? I would be very proud if my child came to me and said they wanted to do something like that. If you think it's a calling then it probably is. I hope you are able to do what you feel is right and that your dad comes around. Maybe if you tried again to sit down with him and explain to him why it's important to you. Maybe if you speak with adult tones and mannerisms he'll get it. I don't know your father so I don't know. I think he should be proud that you want to do this and that you're not involved with drugs or gangs or any of the other things young adults are faced with every day. He could have a lot worse things to be facing than you wanting to serve God. Maybe you could find a way to tell him that kindly. Act like an adult [or continue to really, it sounds like your very mature] and maybe, hopefully, he'll treat you like one. Good luck to you! If you were my child I would be incredibly proud of you. I could only wish my children would tell me something like that. You want to do the right thing, I hope you do it!
2006-11-06 09:54:41 · answer #1 · answered by musicpanther67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you 18? will you be 18 when you do the missionary program? If both answers are yes, regardless of what he says...do it anyways, it's your choice.....however, if you aren't 18 and you want to travel anywhere especially out of the country, I'm sorry to say, you won't be able to, unless you just do it behind his back. That my dear, will open up a whole new can of worms. It's something that you have to truly think about, is it worth jeopardizing a relationship with your father? Does the relationship with your father really mean that much to you? God bless and Good luck with what ever you choose.
2006-11-06 17:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by lil_rowdy1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not be able to get your way. Accept this, one cannot always get what they want in life. Wanting to go on a missionary trip is very honorable and admirable however honoring your father and mother are even more so. Just because you cannot go doesn't mean you cannot investigate other missions. Your father probably has some very good reasons for not wanting you to go, have you asked him about this? Guys sometimes don't communicate very well so he might not realize that you would prefer an explanation as to why he doesn't want you to go. Be grateful that you have a father that is watching out for your best interests. He is doing what he believes is best for you regardless of what you might believe. Give him a hug, he will appreciate it.
2006-11-06 17:26:24 · answer #3 · answered by baudeagle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If God is calling you to do this, he will find a way. Your dad will find his mind changing, or something like that. However, it may be that though you are being called to missionary work, now is not yet the time or the place.
Pray carefully to see whether this is the right time and place, if you are really being called, or if you are thrusting your own desires onto the situation?
2006-11-06 17:54:15 · answer #4 · answered by peacedevi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its making him feel uncomfortable because he might not have the money to send you. It may be your calling but its probably dads wallet that will be used. If that's not the case maybe he is afraid for you to travel. Maybe you should get a job if you haven't already got one and save your money and wait till your out of school and of age. Then you tell him its your calling and you will pay for your own trip and go. If its your true calling it won't go away while you are finishing school and saving money. Keep talking to your dad. Also fighting about it doesn't help your situation it just shows that your not mature. Keep the Faith and good luck
2006-11-06 18:11:37 · answer #5 · answered by smile4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If God is calling you to do this then do it. Pray for your Dad, that he will understand God's want for you to go. I think it's great that you want to be missionary. If God wants you there he WILL send you. Trust in Him. Good Luck.
-A fellow Christian
2006-11-06 17:47:45 · answer #6 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he religious? Is the Missionary in the summer? He's probably worried that you won't get your education or felt that he needs to protect his precious daughter. Do something that will prove to him that you are a grown woman that know how to make wise decisions.
2006-11-06 17:22:25 · answer #7 · answered by strawberry_kiss_gurlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should do it, if thats what you feel God is calling you to do. Pray for your dad. ONE DAY.... he will understand! Pray about the whole situation.
2006-11-06 18:45:36 · answer #8 · answered by hlc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF GOD IS LEADING YOU TO A MISSIONARY PROGRAM AND YOU DONT GO YOU ARE DEFYING YOUR SERCH FOR WISDOM, AND GODS WILL.
2006-11-06 18:27:16 · answer #9 · answered by msocmo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋