Proverbs for Graduates

Proverbs for Graduates

There are many thoughts which can be shared, but the book of Proverbs shares many timeless wisdoms, which finds the application beyond a graduation.

Solomon speaks from his experiences regarding life, decisions, marriage, knowledge, riches, poverty, and humbleness.

Consider Solomon’s inspired words in Proverbs 4.23-27 and how they will be a guiding light to the feet of those willing to investigate the sacred text. Each verse is a treasure of knowledge to guide your steps.

I would encourage you to take these verses to heart and use them each day as you walk in your new season of life.

  1. “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” (Proverbs 4:23)
  2. “Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you.” (Proverbs 4:24)
  3. “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.” (Proverbs 4:25)
  4. “Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure.” (Proverbs 4:26)
  5. “Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.” (Proverbs 4:27)

I would encourage each graduate, and each Christian, to take these verses to heart and use them each day as you walk in your new season of life.

Allow your life to flow from the lessons you have and will learn in the Scriptures. Let them be a light to your path and a lamp to your feet.

Just some thoughts,

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Another Step in Life

Another Step in Life

As the end of May approaches, so does the end of school. Before the days of summer begin, a few of our young people will graduate and take another step in life.  For those graduating college or high school, the next step may be to further education or to a new occupation.  Each person will find a different secular path, but it is important to stay on the correct spiritual path.

The wise man Solomon has provided some sayings which might aid each one, not just the graduates, in our steps of life.

Remember your parents instructions because they have experience and they care about you – “Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.”  (Proverbs 1:8-9)

Remember to always trust in the Lord – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)

Get wisdom and insight; keep learning – “Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.” (Proverbs 4:5)

When you plan, remember the Lord – “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” (Proverbs 19:21)

To our graduates, we are proud of you and look forward to seeing where the Lord takes you.  Remember to keep your eye on the prize of Heaven and press on every day towards the goal. (Philippians 3.12-14)

Just some thoughts,