Giver of life and giver of grace, you have given me both in the form of this little boy.
Such fragility, such beauty.
You are creator and maker, knitting together the human form.
Strengthen my hands to carry him and my mind to teach him.
Save his little heart quickly and decisively that he may only be familiar with a journey toward the kingdom.
While he shares much with me, spare him my brokenness. He will have his own to deal with and my burdens are too heavy.
Show him your saving grace is lifting and that your salvation is light and full of joy.
As his name describes, let him be one who is wise, fearing the Lord as the beginning of his understanding. Let him be a leader wisely leading sojourners from the eastern valley (that is away from eden) back to the garden that is a city where you dwell.
May he always crave his future home and all his actions voice his longings.
May his reflection be that of his Father for all to see.
Sennett Aeric Estep
One who is wise, Leader, Dweller in the Eastern Valley