I really had it put on my heart this summer to become a missionary and whenever I tell people about it, they look at me as if I'm some sort of saint. I have a lot of friends that say they admire me for it and I just don't really see why it's such a big deal. My family loves to brag about it and I just don't see the why. I wanna be the girl that God wants me to be and that means that I will do what he asks of me... or atleast part of the time. I dunno. I guess I'm just confused as to why they put me up on a pedistal. I'm no hero and I definitely not worthy of all the praise that they give me... so why do they do it?
2006-11-14 06:01:24 · 10 answers · asked by Sarah 3 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
may be u dont look same the same way they look at u
they may found something strange than any girl
they found on u the kind heart and the girl who use her mind and try to search for the truth
2006-11-14 06:10:23 · answer #1 · answered by micho 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We are all created with an instinct to worship. Unfortunately sometimes our human nature causes us to misplace our focus in worship. For instance, in the secular world we see celebrities being worshipped. Preachers, teachers, missionaries, worship leaders, etc. are sort of the Christian equivalent to secular celebrities. Be careful! Keep yourself humble before Him! Your Christian friends and family aren't doing you any favors by putting you up on a pedistal. All too often, people in places of authority or public view who take the place of worship in others lives (intentional or not) eventually experience a great fall. God will not share His glory with anyone. Think of what happened to Lucifer.
2006-11-14 14:25:03 · answer #2 · answered by Scottie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would they react the same way if you said you wanted to be a writer, or a musician, or a doctor, or a lawyer? Maybe they are just showing support and you are misinterpreting their reaction. Being a missionary is challenging, and so they admire you for taking the step. Don't dwell on it but start putting your plans into action.
2006-11-14 14:17:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because to good deed on this earth, is challenging and that challenge you have accepted. accepting that challenge one need good heart and big stinma.
no one wants to choose hard and tough challenge. they just know how to give pride to the missionary.
and i will say it is good that you dont have proudness in you. you just feel missionary as a human betterment and good thing
2006-11-14 14:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fact that you think what you are doing is no big thing itself proves you have all the qualitied to become one ... you might not think it is a big deal but it is in this day and age when everything has become soo selfish and materialistic ... they do it cos they know they will never be able to make the sacrifice you do ... all the best to you ...
2006-11-14 14:06:26 · answer #5 · answered by edifiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why they are doing that but the question u should be asking is if you think that what you are doing is right than why are you letting what they say about it get to you? And No you're not the only one I do to.
2006-11-14 15:09:56 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you have the pressure from your family, take your time you can be a missionary anywhere and anytime.Helping is ne'er the corner.
2006-11-14 14:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by patagonia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your a missionary than that is most liklie what he wants you to be, don't worrie about what other people do as long as you are happy with yourself!!
2006-11-14 14:15:26 · answer #8 · answered by lil_mama69smokie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think about it. you are choosing the lifestyle of saints. your parents see it as a guaranteed entry into heaven for you. they don't have to worry about you on earth or in the afterlife. how can they not brag?
2006-11-14 14:13:01 · answer #9 · answered by WreckinShop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the heart
2006-11-14 14:13:32 · answer #10 · answered by answerer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋