God first, Family second

We are less than 5 days away from leaving for Africa. I am excited, nervous, sad, anxious, and everything in between. I am really going to miss my husband and kids. A scripture came to mind this morning to help me and them understand why I am going. Luke 14:26-27 says..."If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. And then Matthew 10:37-38 says..."Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. Anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me". God first, family second. That is the way that God designed our relationship to be to HIM. God-Please comfort my family in my absence. Protect them. Guide them. Open my mind and heart to what my mission is. May I be mission focused and not be distracted by my missing them. ~In Jesus name ~Amen