Written By
Brooklyn Cox
Communications Student
Communications Student
Graduation marks growth and God’s faithfulness. As new doors open, trust Him to guide your path, steady your heart and reveal purpose through Scripture and prayer.
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Graduation season ushers in a time of joyful celebration, marked by proud smiles, flowing gowns and the tossing of caps. While it represents the completion of a major milestone, this moment can also feel like standing on the edge of the unknown — looking ahead to a future filled with both exciting opportunities and lingering questions.
But graduation is about more than diplomas and degrees — it’s a reflection of growth, perseverance and the grace that carried us through. Our achievements are not merely personal victories but powerful testimonies of God’s faithfulness. In every step, every struggle and every success, we see God in Graduation — working, shaping and guiding us for what’s ahead.
As you begin to navigate this new and sometimes uncertain season, take time to invite God into your next steps. Ask Him to lead your path, to steady your heart when uncertainty creeps in and to give you courage when new doors begin to open.
In times of transition, when emotions are high, let us lean on Scripture for peace and guidance. God's Word offers the steady hope and direction we need as we face the unknown. Here are some helpful bible verses for graduates:
We often worry first about our job, finances and housing during this transition. While these are important concerns, we must not forget to prioritize our spiritual life. Without the Chapel, workshops, spiritual resources and community that were once so readily available on campus, navigating your spiritual formation post-college can become another challenge. We cannot abandon the rhythms we established, as seeking God will help all other concerns fall into place.
Here are some spiritual practices that may be life-giving as you graduate:
Though your spiritual life will likely look different after college, your communion with God can still be nourished and deepened.
Amid the planning, pressure and transition, let’s not forget: God isn’t just waiting at the finish line — He’s been with us all along. Through every late-night study session, every difficult decision, and every moment of doubt, He was present. God in Graduation means we never walked this road alone — and we won’t walk the next one alone, either.
