Prayer For A Son

Oh Father, Father of Lights

If for no other reason

But for the sake of my mother

For your handmaiden

Make me, her son, into your son

A fully mature son, no longer a child

One trustworthy of your family business

Make me the man you create me to be

A son that brings you glory

A son, a brother to your Son

Make a mansion in your house for me

She has cried out, Lord

Oh, that her children would know you!

Let me know you, if only for her sake

Let me be your friend, one you can trust

Be a lamp unto my feet, a light to my path

Whisper to me at the crossroads

Oh, that I would know your glory

I pray this, Lord

For me, and the one who bore me

Stephen Pursell, 4/8/04