2 December 2012
Jack,
We want you to know that we
love you, wholly and completely.
You never have to impress us
with your accomplishments, and we do not expect that you will always
be angelically good. We just love you, no matter what. We always
will.
When we pray for you, we do
not ask God to make you a genius, a millionaire, or world's best
musician. We want you to be your own person – to be who you were
created to be. We want you to live whatever life God calls you to.
Our prayer for you is simply
Love. We pray that you know and love your Creator, and that you never
cease to be amazed by His love for you. As your parents, we promise
to teach you everything we know about our loving God.
We pray that you learn to
love others, without prejudice, and with every fiber of your being.
Be brave, reveal yourself candidly, and embrace others without
hesitation. We commit to model daily this love we so hope you to act
upon. Our family will be built on kindness and respect, our home will
serve as a comfort to your community, and there will always be room
for another of your friends at our table.
We pray that you love the
earth. Treat it respectfully, and remember that it does not belong
more to one person than another. We will actively demonstrate for you
good stewardship of the earth and its resources.
We pray that you pour
yourself lovingly into whatever you set out to do. Do your best to
accomplish your task, and do not be afraid to get messy. We will
support your dreams, and do whatever we can to assist you in
achieving them.
Live boldly. Love casts out
fear. When you understanding the depths of God's love, you have no
reason to fear anything. And when things get difficult, and when you
grow weary, know that we will always be there to comfort you and lift
you up.
That's all! Happy December!
