#997: Is Safety the Goal?

Maybe our son’s safety shouldn’t be our only goal. Author Leslie Leyland Fields raised her son in Alaska. One day, her son got injured in an accident, and Leslie boarded a plane with him to get help. But when she felt the pilot pull up hard and turn, she thought they were about to hit a mountain and die. At that moment, Leslie felt regret. She thought she had failed at her one goal as a mom: to give her son a safe childhood. But just as her anxiety grew, a sense of peace from Jesus filled her heart. Leslie realized that, more than just safety, her goal was to raise a boy who could courageously face whatever challenges life brings– knowing that Jesus is always by his side. For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.