Daniel, on the left here, is heading off to seminary. Wow. A long, long, time ago, I remember when he was born. I was at seminary myself, at Southwestern, in Fort Worth. I remember being overwhelmed at the prospect of a new child in our family... of the responsibility, the challenge of raising a son in this world. All I could do was give him and the overwhelming task to the Lord, because I knew for a fact I was unfit for the task.
Thank you, Lord, for what you've done in Daniel's life. Thank you for all you are still going to do in his life. I pray your protection on him. I pray he'll make wise decisions. I pray he'll learn from my mistakes. I pray he'll always know how much his dad loves him. I pray he won't be permanently scarred by any of my failures or shortcomings. I pray his life will be marked by grace, by peace, by an outpouring of love and mercy. I pray most of all, Father, that he will always know YOUR will and be able to find YOU in the midst of every challenge he faces.
Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of knowing Daniel and being part of his life. I pray his life is useful to you and he is a powerful force in your kingdom. Guide and direct him in all he does, and may he always turn to you, first, every day. Selfishly, Lord, I pray that you will provide protection for him. Be a safe haven for him. Bring him peace, love, joy. May his life be marked by the people he has ministered to. Help him to make a difference with his spirit of grace and mercy.
Thank you, Lord, for Daniel. Empower him with your Spirit and multiply your kingdom through him. In Christ's name, amen.
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