The decision to serve a mission will shape the spiritual destiny of the missionary, his or her spouse, and their posterity for generations to come. A desire to serve is a natural outcome of one's conversion, worthiness, and preparation.
The wise use of your freedom to make your own decisions is crucial to your spiritual growth, now and for eternity.
I doubt that the Lord cares much which honorable vocation you choose. But He does care if you love one another and serve one another.
To rule children by force is the technique of Satan, not of the Savior.
We make the Sabbath a delight when we teach the gospel to our children.
A saint serves others, knowing that the more one serves, the greater the opportunity for the Spirit to sanctify and purify.