i have been discerning joining the convent. that's only a maybe, though.
first though, missionary work, become a pastor, whatever, isn't as complete a sacrifice. as a nun i would devote my whole life, my whole being, to serving God. but also there are other ways to serve God, little and big. you could donate money to a charity because Christian or not, we are all God's children, and what you do to the least of your brothers, you do for Him, right? to serve others. to live an exemplary Christian life. the greatest struggle would be to try and eliminate sin and secular things from your life as possible, to live as purely as you could. never mind the other things. can you truly devote your life to Christ by loving everyone, Christian or not? can you stay strong when you're tempted to put Christ aside and do what you want? for happiness is fleeting, but pure joy is found in a life with Christ.
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