Three Prayers for My Children

When I think about what I want for my kids it’s pretty simple to sum it up in a few words. I want them to be safe, happy and healthy. That’s what I pray for them every night. Three little words.

I want them to stay safe.

There are things I can’t control like tragic accidents and bad people in the world. For those, I pray. Safe. Please keep them safe.  But I’ll also be their safety net.  Kids make bad choices occasionally. Their developing brains do not always understand the consequences of their actions. I pray that their choices don’t cause them harm. And that when given the choice between a bad decision and a good one, if they make the bad one, they know they can always count on me to be there. I might not be happy about picking them up in the middle of the night from a place they weren’t supposed to be, but I’d take that 100 times over than the alternative of them getting in an unsafe car to get home.


Caroline Murray
Caroline Murrayhttp://the-othermom.com
Caroline is a freelance writer, wife, and mama to two young children and one sweet baby.  She's been featured on ScaryMommy, Her View From Home, TODAY Parents, Filter Free Parents & others.  She loves everything country and tries not to take anything too seriously.  You can see more of her at www.the-othermom.com or like her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theothermom05.

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