A prayer for my son

As I held my son the other night, read him a book, and rocked him to sleep, we (meaning me) starting praying for each member of our family.  I got thinking...at each stage in his life, I feel I am praying different things for him.  Some superficial; some very real as to what I was feeling in the moment.  Is it too young to pray for his spouse? =)  So here is my prayer for my son at 4 1/2 months of age....

My dear sweet boy,
I pray you would grow strong and tall.  I pray we would be the right parents for you and teach you all about Jesus.  I pray you would be a great friend to many and help others whenever you can.  Know that Jesus loves you and wants the very best for you.  I pray you would sleep well and get rested for the day.  I pray the Lord would be gentle to you as you grow.  Knowing temptation and sin will come but Jesus has overcome the grave already.

I pray you would be a light in your school to your friends and teachers.  Keep that beautiful smile and share it with others.  Know you are loved beyond compare and we are here to help you and protect you.  I pray for us as parents, that we would always provide, protect, and comfort you.  The Lord has entrusted us to be your parents and we take that honor seriously.  Remember, we will fail, but we are doing our best for what we think you need and deserve.  We don't have it all, but you will always have exactly what you need.

Forever and always, you are my son, the one I prayed for, the one I don't deserve, but the one who stole my heart!

I love you buddy,
Mommy