Graduating from high school is a monumental experience. The whole idea of venturing into the unknown is akin to a StarTrek quest. Yet, our graduates are thrust into this unfamiliar environment whether they are ready for it or not.
When the world wasn’t so far removed from biblical morality, being thrust out into that world wasn’t as formidable as it is today. In the not so distant past a graduate would have time to adjust and come to terms with their faith as it applied to the requirement of standing on their own two feet.
Not so today! Today’s graduates, as soon as they take their first step into the real world, can be carried away with the flow of philosophies and ideals that run contrary to Truth. That is unless they have become grounded in what is Truth prior to their graduation.
Due to their age, graduates can’t be expected to enter into a world with all the wisdom that experience usually teaches them. Therefore, it is imperative that they have at the ready a source to call upon to guide them through the uncertainties, confusion, and temptations of this world.
A mindset filtered by negativity is a byproduct of a mentality lacking the impact of godly truths. The negativity that clouds their minds blinds them to the good in their lives. Blessings, usually in abundance, are all but ignored due to this negative focus.
The wisdom of the Scriptures, enables graduates to be aware of the schemes of the evil one and how to thwart those schemes. From this source they will become wise and skilled to not only recognize the lies behind the temptations, reject the path those temptations lead to, but will supply the enabling power of God’s truth instead.
Therefore, prayers offered on their behalf, need to contain the following:
That they would not conform to the patterns of this world.
That the blinders of negativity would be removed.
That they would learn to listen to the Holy Spirit
That they would feed daily on the strengthening power of the truths of Scripture.
Additionally, Remember the 3 R’s of Fighting the Fiery Darts
Recognize the fiery darts
Reject the fiery darts
Replace the fiery darts
Fiery Darts: Satan's Weapon of Choice 