Protecting Our Families

"We hoped that our children, during a moment of temptation or difficulty later in the day, would remember that we had prayed, even though they might not remember the words of our family prayer. We hoped that they would remember that we had read the scriptures, even though they might not remember the words of the scriptures. We hoped that they would remember the spirit they had felt during family home evening, even though they might not remember the lesson during that sacred family time. We firmly believed that when temptation presented itself to our children, they would be protected by the gospel traditions of our home."

"Remember that gospel basics—those seemingly “small and simple things” we strive to practice in following the Lord—will ultimately confound Satan and protect our families."

Alma 37:6 - Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise.

From the article "Protecting Our Families in the Last Days",
by Elder Richard J. Maynes of The Seventy
October 2008 Ensign