Graduates

I don’t know how many people reading this know of someone who graduates this year. I don’t know if you have had any influence on their lives... parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, and friends. The high school graduates have put in at least 12 years of their life studying to get to where they are now. They have learned many things, some of which will be beneficial and some things that may become obstacles they will need to overcome. College and tech school graduates are put in an even more important position where they must determine what they are doing. Some have a great faith, some a minimal faith, and some no faith at all. What is the future going to hold and where do we fit in? The most valuable thing that we can be doing is praying for those that are preparing to embark on a new adventure. Pray that God would give them great wisdom and insight into what the future will hold for them. Pray for the Spirit to surround them with good and Godly friends. Pray for churches that are in the area these students might end up so that they can find that church home that can be so invaluable. Even pray for those that may not be believers that God would draw them to Himself. Continue to pray for them. On top of that, encourage them. Make sure they know there are people that care for them so that when they are tempted or overwhelmed, they know that there are those praying for them. The closer your relationship, the more depth those encouragements might be. We are not talking about stalking, but a positive interaction. If you are family, be involved as you are able. We don’t want to send these folks out alone because we know that opens them up to being influenced by others. They need other friends, but colleges or going out into the workforce full time have its own challenges. It’s not too early to begin praying for the Juniors in high school and college. There are many decisions that will be made before they reach graduation. Both present and future graduates should be praised for their hard work, be challenged to weigh carefully what they will do, and be encouraged to make God a priority. Pray generically or specifically, but know they need to be anchored in healthy habits. Father, thank You for allowing so many graduates to complete their study. Prepare them for the future and guard their hearts. Amen