This verse is difficult to say "amen" to:

"Well, I pledge my son to Heaven for the gospel.
Though he's kicked and beaten, ridiculed and scorned.
I will teach him to rejoice, and lift a thankful praising voice,
And to be like Him who bore the nails and crown of thorns."
(I Pledge My Head To Heaven, Keith Green)

Here in the Philippines, parents keep their kids from serving in missions because they want the kids to support them financially.

In the USA, parents keep their kids from serving in missions because they want their kids to visit every holiday, and they want their kids to always be comfortable and have lots of stuff.

I'm so glad the Father in Heaven did not prevent his Son from going on mission.