Graduation Day and Beyond

Proverbs 3:5-6. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

This past weekend was a busy one. We went to numerous graduation parties, attended a graduation ceremony, and hosted a party for John-Keith. It was exciting and nostalgic to look back at all the photos showing the progression of maturity over the years. For this mama it was also a little disconcerting to think of how the years have passed so quickly. It seems like only yesterday I was bringing home a sweet bundle of good-natured joy. Now my third child, along with all his friends and classmates, have roamed the halls of our town’s school for the last time – on to bigger and better things!

Those many years ago I committed my children and my mothering skills to Someone much wiser than I am. I tried not to lean on my own understanding when difficulties and trials occurred. I can testify to the fact that when you acknowledge God in all your ways He truly does make your ways straight.

Today’s verse is my continued prayer for myself, my family, and for all the graduates who are moving on to a new path in life. Seek God in all that you do and everywhere you go. Trust Him when things do not go exactly as you planned. There are often bends in the road you will travel, but as you acknowledge God in all your ways you will be able to look back and see the straight path He has prepared for you.

Congratulations, Graduates!