Almost every night, I circle my kids with this simple prayer: “Lord, let them grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” I realize that Luke 2:52 isn’t technically a promise, but I think I’m on sound theological ground. Luke 2:52 is a time-lapse description of Jesus’ development as a child, and we’re called to be just like Jesus, so why wouldn’t I circle it? Why shouldn’t I turn it into a blessing and pray it around my children?
