Suggestion for Graduates

At this time of the year many of our grandchildren are graduating from high school and college. I have two graduating from college and one from graduate school. Many have already made decisions for future education or employment.  However, it is a very challenging transition for them and will drastically change as some move into adulthood with more responsibilities.

Pray for your grandchildren to trust the Lord, put God first, and allow him to direct their paths and crown their efforts with success.

Here are Suggested Scriptures to Pray for College-aged Grandchildren

Dear Father, I pray that:   (Insert your child’s name)

1.  Peace________ will not worry about anything, but pray about everything.    Philippians 4:6

2.  Protection from the Enemy________ will be alert and watch out for the temptations from the enemy, standing firm in     his/her faith.  I Peter 5:8, 9

3.  Responsibility________ will learn to be responsible for his/her own actions and behavior. Galatians 6:5

4. Salvation________ will believe that Jesus loves him/her and died for his/her sins so he/she can have a personal relationship with You. John 3:16

5.  Security_________ will always remember that you will never leave nor forsake him/her.  Joshua 1:56

6.  Self-control________will live in this evil world with self-control, right conduct and devotion to God.  Titus 2:12

7.  Servant’s Heart________will develop a servant’s heart, serving wholeheartedly, as to the Lord and not men. Ephesians 6:7

8. Anxiety__________will cast all his/her anxieties and disappointments on you. I Peter 5:7

9. Spiritual Growth_______will be rooted and built up in his/her faith, growing strong in the truth as he/she is taught.  Colossians 2:7

10. Guard________ will guard his/her heart, for it is the wellspring of his/her life. Proverbs 4:23

11. Thankfulness_______ will learn to give thanks in everything, no matter what happens. I Thessalonians 5:18

12. Timidity/Fear_______ will not have a spirit of fear and timidity, but the spirit of power, love, and self   discipline.  II Timothy 1:7

13.  Trust the Lord________ will trust You with all his/her heart and not depend on his/her own understanding.  Proverbs 3:5

14.  Wisdomwhen ________ needs wisdom, he/she will ask you for it, for You are waiting for him/her to ask.  James 1:5

15. Hunger for God’s Word___________will hunger and thirst for your Word. Matthew 5:6      

By Lillian Penner, Co-prayer director for Christian Grandparenting Network.      lpenner@christiangrandparenting.net         

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