The Safety of Home

Lately, in her prayers, Kallie has been asking to "please bless us with the safety of home." I think she may have combined a few things she's heard us pray for, but I wanted to know what she meant by it. So I asked. At first she didn't know. And then after a couple of days passed, she said, "Mom, I think it means to help us be safe at home."

In my mind, it became something different as I thought about it. The world is crazy. I don't think anyone can deny that. The speed at which everything moves, the dangers--real or perceived--that "lurk" around every corner, spirituality and morality has become relative.

But, our home is a haven from the world. We generally don't watch a lot of TV--possibly by choice, but more because it's just more noise. I have 3 kids. I don't need more noise. We rarely have the radio on--even in the car. Once again, more noise. I don't mind quiet peaceful music, because that is soothing to a frazzled soul. Our home is one in which the Gospel of Jesus Christ is taught--doctrines which are also soothing to a frazzled soul. These are things which, to me, allow my home to feel safe and secure.

So, as I hear my daughter pray for "the safety of home," I silently second the request. Please let my children, my husband, and myself carry the safety of home with us as we navigate this turbulent world. And please magnify my efforts to make our home a place of safety.