Graduations are sometimes called commencement ceremonies because they mark the beginning of the next step in the journey for those who’ve completed a certain academic milestone. Whenever we begin a new journey in life, it’s wise to spend time with God, feeling a close connection to Him so that He can guide us. While graduations are normally celebratory, they can sometimes make people sad. Children grow up quickly. Students leave behind friends. In these emotions too, Bible verses can help us feel God’s peace. Spend time with these Bible verses for graduation and open your heart to God ahead of this special occasion.
Let Hallow help you pray when you’re seeking Bible Verses for graduation.
No matter what you’re facing or what you’re feeling, God is not far from you. We draw especially close to God when we spend time reflecting on Scripture.
You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
Matthew 5: 14-16
You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Almighty, Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” He will rescue you from the fowler’s snare, from the destroying plague, He will shelter you with his pinions, and under his wings you may take refuge; his faithfulness is a protecting shield.
Psalms 91: 1-4
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth,[b] nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8: 38-39
Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear witness to the gospel of God’s grace.
Acts 20: 24
“But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.”
1 Timothy 6: 11-12
If spending some time with these bible verses for graduation sparked a desire inside of you to dive more deeply into God’s Word, consider exploring Hallow’s guide to Lectio Divina.
Lectio Divina is a meditative way of reading the Bible where we open our hearts and minds to try to understand how God is speaking to us personally through the Scripture we read.
It’s not Bible study or simply analyzing text. Rather, Lectio Divina recognizes that Scripture can become God’s living Word for each of us.
Psalms for Graduation
You can also consider exploring the Psalms, some of the most popular and inspirational chapters of the entire Bible.
Hallow has a full guide on how to pray with Psalms.
Psalms for Graduation and all Psalms are available inside of the Hallow app, narrated by Bishop Robert Barron.
Thanks for spending a few minutes in prayer and reflection with Hallow.