Holding his small hand,

Beneath the #icon's gaze.

I see the #Lord, I understand,

Through #childhood's innocent maze.

He watches me, I watch my #Son,

Learning #prayer at my knee.

The race of #faith has just begun,

He mirrors #Christ for me.

We light the #lampada low,

Whisper names before the #Cross.

In #Liturgy's steady glow,

Finding gain beyond all #loss.

My own heart bears its weight,

The #struggle, the unseen fight.

But in His #grace, He waits,

My #children's guiding light.

So teach them, #Lord, your truth,

Keep them from paths astray.

Protect their tender youth,

Lead us always in Your Way.

#OrthodoxDad

#ChristianParenting