Our photographer captures your walk down the stairs towards your diploma. You guide your fellow graduate to their spot on the floor before you take your seat behind the kindergarten class. Your face, a study of concentration as you hold her hand, manages to tell the story of new heels, stairs and your concern over the five-year old girl beside you. The excitement of your accomplishment fills every parent's heart.
It seems just yesterday we dealt with colic and teething. Now we deal with heartbreak and future hopes melded together as we stand behind you in your cap and gown. An era has come to an end.
It's time to step onto a new stage and allow the choreographer of your life dance to push you in a new direction. It will be a combination of old and new steps to a medley of melodies but it will still reflect your heart.
Isaiah 41:10-13 are verses that comfort when facing the next step.
"I've picked you. I haven't dropped you. Don't panic. I'm with you. There's no need to fear for I'm your God. I'll give you strength. I'll help you. I'll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you. Count on it: Everyone who had it in for you will end up out in the cold---real losers. Those who worked against you will end up empty-handed---nothing to show for their lives. When you go out looking for your old adversaries you won't find them---not a trace of your old enemies, not even a memory. That's right. Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I'm not letting go. I'm telling you, 'Don't panic. I'm right here to help you.'"(MSG)
If you enjoy Brent Morgan. Here's a clip of his song 'Proud of You'.
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