Prayers for celebrations and milestones
Graduation and what comes next
For birthdays, anniversaries, and the days worth marking.
Also for graduation · graduating · finished school · university graduation · next step
A prayer
Original writing, not a quotation of Scripture.
Lord, the gown is returned and the photos are taken, and now comes the question everyone keeps asking: what's next? Thank you for every teacher, every late night, and every person who helped get here. Guide the next step, whether it's a job, more study, or a season of not knowing.
Keep faith at the center of this new chapter. Let this graduate grow in wisdom and serve others well. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Bible verses for celebrations and milestones
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
I thank my God whenever I remember you, always in every request of mine on behalf of you all, making my requests with joy, for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now; being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.
Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”