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.
It seems like yesterday that we held these babies in our
arms.
Eighteen years ago, between October and March, four babies
were born into our family. My siblings and I each added a new grandbaby to our
bundles. It’s been a joy to watch the four of them grow into themselves. Dylan
(the only girl) Casey, Cody, and Colton played together at family gatherings
and now they all have the honor of being high school graduates.
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| Cody, Casey, Colton, & Dylan Cousins-photo by Maggie |
My heart overflows with joy for them, and I'm curious to see where the future takes them. Their paths will vary, and their vocations differ, but their hearts will all show the kindness and caring they’ve learned from their parents.
When young people graduate, they hear lots of advice. I’ve
shared some with my granddaughter, Dylan, and I’m sure the boys have all heard
guidance from their people. When it comes to scripture, the words I want them
to place in their hearts are to trust in God, seek His wisdom, and listen to
His guidance.
I have a t-shirt that says, “God has a plan, so I have a purpose.”
God does have a purpose for each person’s life, sometimes it takes a while to
figure out where He leads, but we can’t go wrong when we trust Jesus with our
life.
I pray over all the graduates as they venture into the world
of adulting. It’s not easy, but it can be blessed with joy and hope when you
follow God’s word and seek His guidance.
I pray for these four as
they step into the next phase of life.
Invite God to walk beside you.
