My Hopes for You

From Isaac's baby dedication, today on Mother's Day...

Dear Isaac,

I've been wanting to write this post to you since you were born, but I haven't had the time to devote to it that it deserves. Thankfully, your daddy and I were asked to write our "imagine the end" statements for your baby dedication and now I finally get to put into writing what's been on my heart.

This is where we tell you and the world who we hope you become, who we hope we raise you to be.

First and foremost, I hope you love the Lord with all your heart, mind, and strength. I pray you would seek him earnestly in all you do and trust him to guide your paths. I hope you learn to have a servant's heart, compassion, and love for others so that the world will see Christ in you and so you will fulfill your purpose by living a life that brings glory and honor to God.

I hope you grow up to be a man of integrity, who is honest and responsible; someone who shows respect and earns respect. I hope you become confident and secure in who you are, but not prideful. I hope you are a man of humility and gentleness, but who also has the strength and qualities of a leader. I pray you discover and use the talents God has blessed you with, that you have a strong work ethic, and motivation in all you do.

Most of all, I hope that you will have a joyful spirit and your name's background and meaning remind you of that always. Live with joy and find the joy and hidden joy that is found in Christ alone even during trials. Enjoy life, laugh a lot, find God's blessings in every day. Be courageous, go on adventures, go where Christ leads.

Most of all, at the end of your life may you be able to say you were loved and you loved others but most of all it's my prayer that God will say to you, "Well done my good and faithful servant."

I love you more than words could ever express. I am so proud and blessed to be your momma.