family events and when the family faces challenges. The family should recognize that prayer is not just a ritual that is performed at birthdays; rather, it is an important aspect of the celebration. Praying before the start of a long journey or before a family member leaves for an important event helps mediate God’s blessings for the journey or the event. It also establishes that God is the One from whom we get our help at important times. My son played cricket at school when he was in his early