Dear Soren,
You are growing into a delightful little boy. Two years has gone by so quickly and you're not my little baby any more. So on your birthday, I want to write out some of my hopes and prayers for you. You are a precious gift to your Daddy and me. From before you were born, I was talking to God, asking Him to give us the wisdom to raise you and to parent you, to help guide you to be the man that God created you to be.
I never imagined how special you would be in our lives. You bring so much joy and laughter into our house. You encourage me to keep learning and to keep being refined by the Holy Spirit so I can be the best mom to you that I can be -- because you deserve it. God put you in our lives and us in your life for a reason. God has plans for you, plans with hope and purpose. And I cannot wait to see how you will grow into those plans.
Soren, you are smart. You pick up on things so quickly and have such a desire to learn. I know that will be an important quality as you continue to grow. I pray that you will always have such a curiosity about the world, that you will always want to keep learning. Because it can only make you a better man, it will only help you to delve more deeply into Scripture, to study and learn God's Word. It will help you become a person who asks questions and seeks answers, a person who understands the importance of always learning. I hope that you will always have the love of reading that you demonstrate daily at the age of two. It's a gift to love reading and you will gain so much intellectually and spiritually as you read. I hope that you will always pursue reading and knowledge.
You are a funny boy and I hope that your sense of humor will always be a part of who you are. You can make yourself laugh and you make us laugh daily. You have a spirit of fun with your curiosity. You encourage others to play, to laugh, to enjoy each moment and I'm thankful for that. And I know it will continue to draw people to you as you find such joy and fun in life. I'm so thankful for you and your laughter.
Your spirit is gentle and kind. You have a sensitivity and quietness about you that astounds me. It is my deepest heart's desire that these qualities will remain a part of your character as you grow. I am encouraged by your love for songs that glorify God; you seem to have an astute insight into what gives God honor and a desire to remember the verses and the songs that help us to do that. It is so exciting for me to see your heart for God even at the age of 2. I know that God loves a heart that is tender like yours and I look forward with great hope and joy to how God will use you, with your sensitive and kind spirit, to be a light in our world, to touch the hearts of other people.
Soren, I am so proud of you. And I always will be. You are becoming a special, sweet little boy. You are teaching me so much, you inspire in me a desire to deepen my own relationship with Jesus, so I can in turn tell you about this Jesus that I know and want you to know, also. My hope is that you will be a boy/teen/man who faithfully loves and obeys God, who is compassionate, loyal, a person of integrity. A person who seeks knowledge because it brings you joy and greater understanding. A man who is thoughtful, loving and fun; honest, considerate and kind; a man of peace, patient and slow to anger. I pray these big things for you, because I know that God desires them.
I pray for your safety, your intellect, your spirit. I pray for your friendships, your future wife and your relationship with God. I pray that you will passionately pursue Christ and the life that He has for you, that you will live boldly for Him and bring Him glory. I pray that I will have the courage and faith to let you be the man that God wants you to be and to follow where God leads you.
I love you Soren. I treasure each day I get to spend with you. I cherish the funny things you say and the silly things you do. I cherish the things you tell me with great seriousness and the hugs and kisses that you so willingly give me. It is my hope that big things are in store for you and I am proud to be your mom.
Happy Birthday, Soren. I am blessed by you and I love you. Keep laughing, keep loving, keep becoming. Seek God always, with your whole heart and life. This is my prayer and dream for you.
Love always,
Mommy
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