Graduation Scripture and prayer

“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11

The season of Graduation and new beginnings can bring a mixed bag of emotions to many of us. Though it’s a time of celebration and fresh starts, the letting go process can bring some pain too. Yet parenting is often just about that – the letting go. And whether it’s letting go as they head to Kindergarten, or letting go as they head to college, or straight off into their first job, it can be difficult. No more so in these uncertain, fearful times we are currently in as a nation and as a world.

But there’s hope to remember.

Our children are His. No matter where they go, or how old they are, they are in His care. They are in His hands. And He has a great purpose for them in this life - and that's the very best place we can let them go. We're entrusting them, again, straight into the safe care of a powerful and loving God. And that’s the safest place they can be.

His hands are big. To carry. To hold. To protect. To cover. To lead. And He loves each one of them more than we could ever imagine.

This world is more uncertain than ever. But God is always Faithful and True.

Just as parents need to let go of our kids and entrust them to the Lord, Kale, I pray that you put your trust in The Lord and realize the plans and purposes He has for you are better than anything else you can imagine or think. Trust in the Lord and listen to His voice and He will direct your steps.

Let’s pray :

Dear God,

We pray for Kale today and lift him before you. We thank you so much for him and for the work you are continuing to do in his life. He is a gift to us and to many others. And during this season of new beginnings, we ask that you would make his way clear. We ask that you would keep his footsteps firm and remind him that you are with him, always. May he sense the freshness of your Spirit over his life in amazing ways, may he be strengthened, instilled with hope, for the new roads you have in store.

And today, again, we release him straight into your tender care. Because we know that’s the best place he could ever be. We thank you in advance for all you have in store, for this day, for this year, for his life.

We pray for protection, for your covering, that you would surround his life as with a shield. Protect his coming and going. We ask that you would help him to live aware in a dark world and keep harm or evil intent far away. We ask that you would hide him in the safety of your powerful presence.

Our world is currently anxious, fearful and uncertain. We pray Kale is filled with your courage and strength, that he may be a light to his friends and neighbors in this uncertain time.

We ask for your wisdom and clear direction over his life, that you would give him understanding beyond his years. Thank you that your timing is perfect. We pray that you would direct his steps, that your plans for him would prosper; that every place you have determined for him to walk would be paved clear. We ask for you to open doors that need to be opened and close every one that should be shut tight. Allow every gift and treasure you have placed inside his life to grow, develop, and flourish, to bring you glory.

We ask that you would remind him every day how very much you love him, that he would find security and confidence fully in you, knowing that you are trustworthy and true.

We ask that you would teach him your ways and fill him with an unquenchable desire to learn your Word. Give him a compassionate spirit, and the wisdom to look beyond outward appearances to the heart within. We pray that you would surround him with friends and leaders who would challenge him to press closer to you.

We ask for your peace to cover him. We ask for laughter and joy to fill his days. We pray that you would give him boldness and courage to face challenges set before him, with the confidence and peace that can only come from your spirit.

We ask that you would raise up greatness in his life, greatness in this generation, willing to stand strong and true, passionate for you, believing that you have designed him for purpose and good works, which you have planned and prepared in advance for him to do.

Be a lamp for his feet, and a light to his path. Shine over him. Fill him with your spirit. Bless him with your favor and peace.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen.