Prayer for Our Son

O od, our Heavenly Father, Who lovest mankind, and art most merciful and compassionate, have mercy upon our child, Thy servant, Alexander, for whom we humbly pray Thee, and commend him to Thy Gracious Protection. Be Thou, O God, his Guide and Guardian in all his endeavors; lead him in the path of Thy Truth, and draw him near to Thee, that he may lead a Godly and righteous life in Thy Love and Fear; doing Thy Will in all matters. Give him grace that he may be temperate, industrious, diligent, devout and charitable. Defend him against the assaults of the enemy, and grant him wisdom and strength to resist all temptation and corruption of this life; and direct him in the way of salvation, for the merits of Thy Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, and the intercessions of His Holy Mother, and Thy blessed saints. Amen.