A few years ago, when my oldest grandson was in elementary school, whenever we would visit his family and it was time for him to go to bed, I would lie down with him and we would read books together. One night, as we were thinking about the next day, I asked him, if he could do anything he wanted to that next day, what would it be? I was thinking that he would tell me what games he wanted to play, but he surprised me when he replied that whatever he did, he just wanted to do it with me.
Over the years, we have done a lot of playing together. Since we live 300 or so miles apart, we have not done it a lot, but we both like to play. Basketball, golf, tennis, Mario Cart, all those we played, till he got too good for me to stay up with him.
Now this year he goes off to college. Not just any college, but one that is far away from home in a different part of the country. They talk funny up there, and they are way too liberal (whatever that means). He will do well, I know. He has a good moral compass and a good work ethic, just like his dad. His family has raised him right, and that is important.
But I want him to more than just "good". I want him to be a light to those around him. I want him to make a difference in the lives of those that he touches. I want him to bear the love of Jesus Christ, who he professed some years ago, to those that are smart in worldly wisdom.
I also know that college is not easy. There is a natural tendency to fit in, to be liked and respected by your peers, and to excel in both academic and athletic areas. But I want more for him. More than just summa cum laude, more than just All-Conference, more than class president, I want him to be all God would have him to be.
I'm very proud of all that he has done so far, and I look forward to the next four years for him, not knowing exactly what lies ahead in detail, but knowing the One that cares for him even more than I do.
There is a lot of praying on the horizon, I know.
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