Thanksgiving for the birth of Isaiah Peyton Smith

Isaiah Peyton Smith, son of Luke and Dena Smith and grandson of Bishop Michael and the Rev. Lisa Smith, was born August 9, 2011, weighing in at 7 lbs. 8 oz. and 19.5 inches tall

O God, you have taught us through your blessed Son that whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives Christ himself: We give thanks for the blessing you have bestowed upon this family with the birth of Isaiah. Confirm their joy by a lively sense of your presence with them, and give them calm strength and patient wisdom as they seek to bring this child to love all that is true and noble, just and pure, lovable and gracious, excellent and admirable, following the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.



Amen.