Day Twelve: That his parents would entrust him to the Lord
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6 ESV)
Whether you held your son in your arms thirty minutes or thirty years ago, God’s good purposes for him were evident then and remain so to this day. Babe or grown, faithful or prodigal, you can trust your Heavenly Father to continue the good work he has begun in your son’s life. Today, this day, will you release him into the Father’s care?
Lord Jesus, I know you are good and your ways are good. You knew my son even before I did and your love for him is stronger and purer than mine can ever be. Whatever it takes, Lord, for however long – I entrust him to you knowing that you will complete the good work you have started in him. Strengthen me to trust you more that I might not get in your way. Lead my son in the way everlasting that he might glorify and enjoy you forever. Amen.
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Joan Hartley is a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, OPC in northern Ohio – wife, mother of four, and “Mimi” to two grandsons. She is a special educator and is in the process of training two therapy dogs, Justice and Mercy, for ministry in the (hopefully near) future.
