Introduction

My son you have been on my mind as I read through the Bible. I have been inspired by your Great Grandmother Marguerite. She was a great woman of faith who prayed day and night for her family. I am here today in no small measure because of the many prayers and petitions she, Grandpa, and Grandma made for me. And so I begin recording my prayers for you, your wives, and your children as I read through God’s Word.

It is my hope that you would know, with the sureness of thousand foot deep granite, that God is to be trusted and his Word is sure. It is my prayer that you would recognize how God has answered your father’s prayers for you and that you would take comfort in knowing that God listens to your prayers because of Jesus.

Son, as much as I love you, God is a far better father to you than I could ever be. I depend on him to fill in the many potholes I create for you. It is my sincere hope that you will trust in God’s great love and faithfulness even more than I do and that you would teach others to trust him.

Since you were a baby I have blessed you and prayed for you. Often kneeling by your bed while you slept to ask God to protect you, provide for you, and to reveal himself to you. It is my unique privilege as a father to bless you and pray for you.

May The Lord bless you and keep you.

May He cause His face to shine upon you.

May He surround you with his protection.

May He bless you with wisdom; that you would make wise choices.

May you come to know him early; that your joy be found in Him.

May you live at peace.

Your greatest joy will be found in our Savior. May you be blessed to have Him as your ultimate object of affection.

Following Jesus is not an easy journey. I want you to fight the good fight of faith knowing that God will supply everything you need. And so I bless you to fight diligently as one assured of victory.

Dad

December, 2014