Looking for some bible verses for the graduating senior in your family?
Graduations are such exciting times for everyone, whether it’s high school graduation, college graduation or even kindergarten. My daughter will be moving on to third grade in a few months from now and I have been quite emotional about it. As parents, it can be hard watching your kids grow up in front of you and climb all these milestones.
When your kids graduate from high school or college, they seem ready to take the world by storm. This is when they are ready to move out of the house or already did or even just ready to take some major decisions in their lives.
With all this excitement also comes some anxiety about the world, their next adventure and more. Its therefore an important time for parents to speak life into their future and encourage them in their next phase in life. In this post, I will share some encouraging scriptures that are great for not only high school graduation but also college graduations and beyond.
Bible Verses for Graduating seniors about Relationships
Scriptures on relationships are important especially for graduates or seniors because now they are stepping into a different season of their lives. Friendships will change, they will lose some friends and make new ones and so its essential that they are able to not only expect love and kindness from others but that they also are able to give it to others.
James 1:19-20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
John 13:34
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
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Graduation Bible Verses about being Courageous
I remember my daughter when she was 5 years old being scared of a class presentation, we encouraged her to pray to God about it. The next day after school she shouted excitedly about how she prayed right before it was her turn and God gave her the courage. Praying bible verses about courage upon our children is essential.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
1 Chronicles 28:20
David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.
Bible Verses for Graduation about their Future
With this new phase comes a lot of uncertainties about college, or careers, friendships, and much more. Bible verses about their future can be such encouraging scriptures for graduates. Remind them of their great future and plans God has for them with these bible verses.
Isaiah 43:19
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Psalm 20:4
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
Graduation verses about God’s Plan
God’s plans for our lives are plans of good and not of evil. Encourage your graduates or high school seniors with scriptures that remind them of the perfect plans God has for them. Even in the storms they may go through, these verses will remind them that God is with them and will perfect all that concerns them.
Lamentations 3:37
Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it?
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.
Isaiah 55:9
“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
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Scripture for Graduating seniors about their Faith
Encourage your graduates about their faith. Help them know that they need faith in God to go through the storms of life. Without faith, it’s impossible to please God. When they have faith in God, they get peace that only God can give to them, not peace from the world, but peace from God.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Mark 11:22-24
“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Romans 5:1-2
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
Bible Verse for Graduation about Protection
God is still our protector, no matter what has happened in life, help your graduates see God as their protector. Sometimes as parents we want to do all we can to protect them completely but when they step out of our homes and to their own, we need to remind ourselves that we are only stewards of them on earth.
Encourage them to seek God for their protection and not lean on their understanding or strength.
Isaiah 54:17
No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.
Psalm 91:1-2
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
2 Timothy 4:18
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Bible Verses for Graduates about Standing Firm
When your graduates step into the world especially on their own, there will be so many temptations and things that try to throw them off that narrow path that leads to heaven.
Encourage them with these scriptures to continue to stand firm and strong in their walk with Christ and to guard their hearts and minds against the plots of the devil.
Ephesians 6:10-13
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
1 Peter 5:9
Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
Bible Verses for Graduates about Wisdom from God
Encourage your new graduates about seeking God for wisdom. Not wisdom like the world gives or thinks. Studying hard or knowing a lot does not mean Godly wisdom. Godly wisdom comes from having the fear of the Lord, we need the guidance of God in all areas of our lives.
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
Proverbs 4:7-10
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.”
Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.
Proverbs 17:24
A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
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Bible Verses for Graduates about Trusting God
Bible verses on trusting God are so important especially as they step into this new phase of their lives. Speak life unto them by reading these bible verses with them. Encourage them to trust in God in all situations and at all times.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Isaiah 26:3-4
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal
Jeremiah 17:7-8
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
Bible Verses for Graduates about Strength During Tough Times
As graduating seniors, they will face trials in this new season and it’s important as parents to cover them in prayer and scriptures that can encourage and strengthen them through these. These are encouraging scriptures for seniors and also for ourselves as parents.
When our kids go through tough times, we also need to be strong and able to encourage and strengthen them through it. It’s such a beautiful thing to see our kids strengthened in their weaknesses and able to see God working in the midst of their situation.
Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 105:4
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Bible Verses for Graduates about Serving God
There is nothing more beautiful than seeing your graduates wholeheartedly serving and seeking God. Teach them to love the Lord with all their hearts, encourage them to serve God no matter what others around them think.
Psalm 51: 10-11
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 25:21
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
Bible Verses for Graduates about Blessings from God
When we wholeheartedly seek and serve the Lord, he will bless us in all our ways and prosper us. Encourage your new graduates with these verses of God’s promises to bless and keep us and to supply our needs according to his promises for us.
Philippians 4:19
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’
Isaiah 58:11
The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
Bible Verses for Graduates about God’s Timing
No matter what our plans are, God’s timing is the most important. Sometimes we are in a rush to achieve things, especially for your new graduates, however God is never too late or too early, he is always on time. Encourage them to trust in his timing for their lives even when it does not align with their own plans.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
Jeremiah 29:11-13
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart
Proverbs 16: 9
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
These bible verses for graduates can be used not only for college graduates but also high school seniors and any one really. Pray over your graduates and encourage them with these scriptures as they step into this new season and adventure in their lives. Empower them with the word of the Lord and they will be ready to stand firm and trust in him!
Encouraging bible scriptures for graduates
