My Son...

MY SON, 

if your accept my words and store up my commands within you, 

listening closely to wisdom and directing your heart to understanding; 

furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure,

 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God.

Proverbs 2:1-5

MY SON,

Benji, 

Today you turn 11 and my heart  rejoices in the man you are becoming 

and the young man you already are

You are already a protector

You are already creative

You are already gentle

You are already strong

But someday it will get hard, the waves will come

Will you remember our instruction?

Will you remember to come to the well that is JESUS, for only he can quench your thirst?

Will you remember that it is HE who created you and it is HE who you were created to serve?

Will you remember to be kind to your enemies and love the people around you?

Will you remember to embrace the hard, it is easier to jump into the wave

 and ride it than to try and walk against it?

Benji Boy... We love you so much and are excited to watch you enter into manhood!