Last Sunday my brother left for college. He is honestly the dumbest smart person I know. It really takes talent to not study and get A’s, let me tell ya. You’re such an amazing, kind-hearted guy, Nate. I’m going to miss you a lot. but more, I’m going to pray for you a lot. Live up to what you were created to be. I know you can do it.

I’m reminded of a song, a prayer, I wrote for the young men in my life over a year ago:

Father, teach him to be a man
Father, teach him to be strong
Father, teach him humbleness

Teach him; teach him
Father, teach him

Jesus, show him compassion
Jesus, show him forgiveness
Jesus, show him sacrifice

Show him; show him
Jesus, show him

Spirit, fill his heart
Spirit, fill his mind
Spirit, fill his soul

Fill him; fill him
Holy Spirit, fill him

Lord, train him to lead
Lord, train him to follow
Lord, train him to serve

Train him; train him
Lord, train him

Let him see you
Let him see your glory
Let him see the glory of your love

Teach him
Show him
Fill him
Train him

Love him