Called to Serve?

Should I serve a mission? For Latter-day Saint young women, that question has no simple answer. In this heartfelt collection, twenty-six women share how they wrestled with the decision—some who joyfully served, some who chose marriage or school, and some who found peace only after years of struggle. Honest and tender, these firsthand accounts explore personal revelation, agency, fear, and faith, reassuring readers that God guides every sincere seeker and that being 'called to serve' can look different for everyone.

• 26 real young women, one hard question: 'Am I called to serve?'—honest stories for LDS sisters facing the mission decision
• For every young woman who wishes someone would just tell her what to do—here are stories from those who've stood where you stand
• Not everyone says yes: this collection honors both the women who served and those who prayerfully chose marriage, school, or family
• Includes tender, rarely-told stories—an early return, mental health struggles, and finding peace with a 'no'

“However, if you are waiting on an answer from God, good luck getting it if you aren't going to do anything about it. God can't drive a parked car.”

Perfect for a Latter-day Saint young woman (roughly 17-21) prayerfully agonizing over whether to serve a full-time mission and wanting to hear from others who faced the same choice.