Graduations are just around the corner. Give your graduate a special blessing that conveys all you hope and pray for them, and invokes God's favor and protection.
I wrote this blessing for my niece, Sydney, and read it at her college graduation celebration.
Howdy! As the proudest member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2014, congratulations on your graduation from Texas A&M University! Whoop!!
Paul exhorted Timothy, his son in the faith, to be an example to believers in word, conduct, love, faith, and purity. In the presence of friends and family, I encourage you to live a life worthy of your calling. Love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul, and strength; and love others as Jesus loves you.
I bless your speech with life-giving, gracious words, always giving thanks to our God. May your words be gentle, kind, encouraging, loving, truthful, and wise.
I bless you to seek wisdom, live sensibly, righteously, and godly as you run your race with endurance. And remember, Aggies do not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those that do.
Because the LORD has good plans for you, I bless you to reach your full potential in Him. May you use your God-given spiritual gifts to passionately serve the Body of Christ. May you possess a spirit of hospitality and generosity.
Sydney, from infancy, you have known the Holy Scriptures. May God's Word continue to be a lamp to your feet, a light to your path, and richly abide within you.
I bless your light to shine brightly in the darkness. I bless you with courage to stand firm in your faith. May you keep your heart pure, do what is just, love mercy, walk humbly with God, and be devoted to prayer.
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. I love you, Sydney! Gig 'em, Aggies!
December 19, 2014
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