Scripture Safety

Hepsiba, Sandeep, and Sujith Batha, who live with their parents in downtown Visak (as locals call the city), say the scriptures are an anchor in their harbor of peace. "By reading the scriptures, we invite the Spirit to guide us in the correct path, to take good decisions in our lives," Hepsiba says. "We also invite the Spirit into our home when we have family home evening and family prayer."

In fact, Sandeep says, his mother reminds them "to pray every day while going out and coming in. When she says, 'Please be thankful,' that makes me want to be thankful for everything."

Sujith says that in addition to their home, another place of peace is in branch meetings, where members learn the gospel together and where everyone is welcome to worship, and in activities where youth with the same standards can strengthen and reassure one another. "The Lord tells us that we are the light of the world," Sujith says (see Matthew 5:14). "As we gather together, we keep that light burning bright and feel more comfortable sharing it."