Graduation

Graduation is not named in the Bible. This page lists the verses that speak to God's plans for the future, trusting him for guidance, courage at a new beginning, growing in wisdom, and work as service to the Lord.

God's plans for the future

• Jeremiah 29:11
  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.
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• Proverbs 16:9
  A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
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• Proverbs 19:21
  There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
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• Philippians 1:6
  Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
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Trusting God's guidance

• Proverbs 3:5-6
  ⁵Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; ⁶In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
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• Psalm 32:8
  I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
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• Isaiah 30:21
  And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”
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• James 1:5
  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
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Courage at a new beginning

• Joshua 1:9
  Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
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• Deuteronomy 31:8
  And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
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• Isaiah 43:18-19
  ¹⁸Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.“Do not call to mind the former things; pay no attention to the things of old. ¹⁹Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.
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Growing in wisdom

• Proverbs 1:5
  A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
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• Proverbs 4:7
  Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
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• 2 Timothy 2:15
  Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
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• Ecclesiastes 12:1
  Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”
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Work and calling

• Colossians 3:23-24
  ²³And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, ²⁴Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
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• Proverbs 16:3
  Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
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• Ephesians 2:10
  For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
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• 1 Timothy 4:12
  Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
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See also

• Guidance
• Wisdom
• Purpose
• Youth
• Courage

Notes

1. Verses are quoted in the translation chosen in the Translation menu at the top of the page. See Translations for sources and copyright notices.
2. Each reference links to the full chapter so the verse can be read in context.