Father,
Keller Clement Estep
Thank you for this son. It is grace to be given the responsibility to father him.
Take a hold of his heart early and decisively. Show him that you are the Creator and King of the universe and give him a confidence that is unwavering in that truth.
Grant my words and actions a clarity that elucidates rather than confuses a proper understanding of how you have ordered the world. As he looks at me may he more clearly see how I follow the example of Jesus and may the stumblings be limited and kept from him for copying.
Grant him, in his character, his name sake. May he be daring and courageous. Not just in physical endeavors but in walking in line with what you have revealed as true and noble. May he be courageous to stand in truth even if the world seeks to drown him out with shouts of lies. Let him know that when he stands with truth he stands with you.
Make him also a man of mercy. Those who have courage and confidence in truth often have a proclivity to hardness and a callous heart. Let him know justice but also mercy, responding as Yahweh, merciful and gracious.
May his life be one that points others to the redeemer of the world, Jesus, and may he direct with a courageous and merciful stance.
The rest of my life will be praying that you will raise my son up in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and men. Give me no time to doubt that you are working in and with his life.
Always to the glory of God.