See I am doing a new thing!Now it springs up, do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 NIV Bible Gateway
Graduations often start with pre school, kindergarten, 8th grade, high school, then college and beyond. It is a major milestone in the life of the child and parent as well. An indication you are growing up. Commencement is a word you might also see and it indicates a beginning such as a new stage of life. It is a time for celebration.
Many tears are shed at graduation/commencement as the graduate is leaving behind friends and pursuing a new future as an adult. In high school especially you may feel like you will never see friends again. You gain new relationships in your next phase of life often seemingly closer that the ones you are leacving behind but there is something special and unique about that high school bonding take it from a lady who has celebrated her fifty year high school classs reunion in 2021.
Challenges lie ahead. For some they will marry their high school sweetheart. Others may join the armed forces. yet others move on in to colleges and universitites. Some jump right into trade school or begin a job close to home. Whatever you choose or chose know that God guides you along the path. Don't shut him out of your life. This is a challenging sometimes lonely time when your faith will be needed more than ever. There are Christian ministries at the universities so I urge you to check them out before checking out a fraternity beer party. Stay close to family and keep your mind focused on 'things above'.
PRAYERS: Thank you Lord for thsoe who are graduating this year. May you guide their paths and keep them strong and courageous no matter what they choose. Help those who did not finish pursue their GED and stay close to them. Many may be brokenhearted if so comfort them. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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