A Prayer for High School Graduates

Graduation is a time of excitement, transition, and growth—but also uncertainty and change. In today’s devotional, Alicia Searl offers heartfelt encouragement and a prayer for graduates stepping into a brand-new chapter. Drawing from Jesus’ words in Matthew 7, listeners are reminded of the importance of building their life on the solid rock of faith. Whether on a mountaintop or in a valley, God is faithful, present, and ready to guide each step forward.

Themes Explored:

• Encouragement for graduates

• Building a foundation on Christ

• Trusting God in new seasons

• The importance of godly community

• Spiritual preparation for the future

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Scripture References

Matthew 7:24

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”
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Supporting Scriptures:

• Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind

• Proverbs 22:6 – Train up a child

• Ephesians 6:10–18 – The armor of God

• Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpens iron

• Zephaniah 3:17 – God delights in you

• Deuteronomy 31:8 – He goes before you

• Jeremiah 29:11 – A future and a hope

• Ephesians 2:10 – Created for good works

• Psalm 20:4 – May He give you the desires of your heart

• Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good

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Prayer Summary

Today’s prayer lifts up every graduate stepping into a new season. We ask God for protection, wisdom, courage, and godly friendships. Most of all, we pray that each graduate builds their life on Christ—the Solid Rock—and walks boldly into their future, knowing God goes before them.

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Calls to Action

🎓 Know a graduate? Send them this episode as a gift of encouragement.
📝 Write a blessing or prayer to a graduate in your life today.
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