One Response to “How can I marry a return missionary?”
Pedro Silva
2014-06-01 19:19:40
Temples are considered houses of God, places of holiness and peace separate from the preoccupations of the world.
Hi Laurita. It's excellent that you want to be sealed. Let me just make a few comments.
Missions are wonderful. They help young women and men develop a spiritual maturity that is very useful in a marriage. Also, missionary service is a commandment for men, unless there are extraordinary extenuating circumstances.
However, there are many wonderful men in the church who didn't serve missions, including President Monson. Perhaps they faced health challenges that prevented missionary service, or they joined the church later in life, or their testimonies of missionary service only developed when they were too old to serve. Regardless of the cause, I suggest you consider any faithful brother, not just return missionaries.
The best way to attract a faithful spouse is to be a faithful person yourself. In our church, the spiritual guidelines for men and women are the same. Study your scriptures, pray regularly, attend church, serve faithfully in your callings, and seek to be kind and fair. That way, you'll hopefully be able to attract a similar mate.
Missions are wonderful. They help young women and men develop a spiritual maturity that is very useful in a marriage. Also, missionary service is a commandment for men, unless there are extraordinary extenuating circumstances.
However, there are many wonderful men in the church who didn't serve missions, including President Monson. Perhaps they faced health challenges that prevented missionary service, or they joined the church later in life, or their testimonies of missionary service only developed when they were too old to serve. Regardless of the cause, I suggest you consider any faithful brother, not just return missionaries.
The best way to attract a faithful spouse is to be a faithful person yourself. In our church, the spiritual guidelines for men and women are the same. Study your scriptures, pray regularly, attend church, serve faithfully in your callings, and seek to be kind and fair. That way, you'll hopefully be able to attract a similar mate.
I hope this answer help.