Graduation. What we all work towards. Despite slaving away for four or more years when it comes sometimes it can be more scary than exciting. While graduation brings a whole slew of new and exciting adventures it also brings an end to the normalcy that we have built. Times of change in our lives are always challenging no matter how rewarding they turn out to be. Sometimes all we need to get through these changes is a little bit of encouragement and something to fall back on. For many of us that can be our faith. Here is a list of Bible verses for graduating seniors to help give them a sense of peace as they are going through a big change in their lives.

1. Deuteronomy 31:8

"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

2. Jeremiah 29:11-13

"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. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

3. 1 Timothy 4:12

"Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”

4. Joshua 1:9

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. "

5. Proverbs 16:3

"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

6. Philippians 4:6-7

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

7. Psalm 105:4

“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.”

8. Psalm 20:4

"May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed."

9. Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

10. Deuteronomy 31:6

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

11. Psalm 32:8

"I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise you."

12. Isaiah 58:11

"The LORD will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. "

13. Proverbs 24:14

"In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short."

14. Matthew 6:27

"Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? "

15. Isaiah 43:19

"Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already—you can see it now! I will make a road through the wilderness and give you streams of water there."

16. Philippians 4:13

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

17. Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

18. Psalm 20:4

"May he grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans!"

So graduating seniors remember to take a deep breath and trust in God's plan. Graduation is for the best and change is good! Now go out into the world and kill it!