A Prayer for High School Graduates

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Spirituality, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 24 May 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

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

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.”
👉 Read Matthew 7:24 on BibleStudyTools.com

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

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.

Calls to Action

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About the Author

Alicia Searl is a devotional writer and speaker passionate about equipping the next generation to walk in truth and grace. She encourages readers to build a strong foundation of faith, especially in life’s pivotal transitions.

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0:00.0	Life Audio. Thank you for listening to Your Daily Prayer, a podcast dedicated to helping you find the words you need to connect with your father in heaven.
0:27.2	No matter what's going on in your life today, you can trust that God wants to hear from you.
0:42.6	Right after this short word from our sponsor, we'll pray through today's prayer for high school graduates together. Grand Canyon University, a private Christian university in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona,
0:48.5	believes that we're endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights to life,
0:54.1	liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
0:56.5	GCU believes in equal opportunity, and the American dream starts with purpose.
1:02.3	GCU equips you to serve others in ways that promote human flourishing and create a ripple
1:07.8	effect of transformation for generations to come. By honoring your career
1:12.4	calling, you impact your family, your friends, and your community. Change the world for good
1:19.1	by putting others before yourself to glorify God. Whether your pursuit involves a bachelor's,
1:25.6	master's or doctoral degree, GCU's online, on-campus,
1:29.9	and hybrid learning environments are designed to help you achieve your unique academic, personal,
1:35.5	and professional goals. With 350 academic programs, as of June 2024, GCU meets you
1:42.9	where you are, and provides a path to help you fulfill your dreams.
1:48.0	The pursuit to serve others is yours. Let it flourish. Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University,
1:56.0	private, Christian, affordable. Visit gCU.edu.
2:01.9	Hi, this is Chris Benjamin. I am the producer for the Salvation Army's podcast, Words of Life.
2:08.0	Words of Life is a 15-minute weekly show featuring testimonies, interviews, and conversations on topics impacting the church today.
2:16.6	Some of our recent and upcoming guests have
2:19.1	been author and podcaster Nicole Eunice. So oftentimes I think that when we thought we were
2:24.2	about to see a new season, we thought spring was on the horizon and it's actually a long,
2:28.5	dark winter. Is it possible that God is doing something in that season. Author and podcaster, Rachel Wojo.
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