A Shelter in the time of Storm

There is an old hymn that God has laid on my heart recently.

The Lord's our Rock, in Him we hide
A Shelter in the time of storm
Secure whatever ill betide
A shelter in the time of storm

God has convicted me about making my own home a shelter in the time of storm.  When my family comes home do they feel peace and security, or stress and exhaustion?  I know how I often feel and it is not the former.  

A shade by day, defense by night
A Shelter in the time of storm
No fears alarm, no foes afright
A Shelter in the time of storm

Does my family feel worried when at home?  The bible says "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear has torment..." 1 John 4:18.  

The raging storms may round us beat
A Shelter in the time of storm
We'll never leave our safe retreat
A Shelter in the time of storm


I know that I can't keep my family completely sheltered from the world, nor would I want to.  But I can prepare them.  Am I spending my evenings teaching my children what is right and wrong?  Or do I sometimes let the disney channel do that?  I don't believe tv in and of its self is evil, but I do believe that it is not the television's job to raise my children.  That can happen before I even realize what is going on.


Oh Rock divine, oh Refuge dear
A Shelter in the time of storm
Be Thou our Helper ever near
A Shelter in the time of storm


Lastly, do my children know why we worship the Almighty?  Yes we all say "God is great" but have I really taught them about His awesome love and compassion?


I want my home to be in order.  I want my family to know God's precepts.  I want my home to be 


A Shelter in the time of storm