Father...thank you for this dad who loves his son so much that he is moved by his first venture out to school. Bring this child into contact with teachers who will open his eyes to the wonders of learning. Let him make friends that will be so for a lifetime. Allow him to grow and thrive in an environment where he will be encouraged daily to reach his full potential as a student and as a human being. Father...comfort this dad...let him see that this first step, while one of many that his child will take as he moves slowly toward adulthood, is one that he will look back on with pride and joy. Let him guide his son throughout his life with the same sensitivity as he feels this day, especially in the area that has to do with his spiritual growth...bring up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it. In Jesus name...Amen!