Is it too early to pray for my future sons-in-law? Three little boys…presumably already out there somewhere. I may already know them, but chances are they’re complete strangers. They may be nearby, or they may be on the other side of the world.

Hopefully there’s someone in their lives praying for them now, just as I am daily for my own girls. But what if there isn’t?

Father God, protect them physically from harm and shield them spiritually from the many evil influences of this world. Nurture them to have gentle, humble, loving hearts. Train them to walk along the right path, disciplining them quickly but mercifully when they drift away. Prepare them to be spiritual leaders willing to serve you faithfully. And most importantly, give them a deep desire to seek and follow your will for their lives more than anything else this world has to offer. So that when they meet my daughters—in your time and according to your perfect plan—all six of them will be ready to obey your will.

Or I can wait for the wedding day to wonder who that bozo is standing next to my daughter.

I think I’ll start praying now.

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