A Prayer for Graduates!

Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Dear Lord, As I look toward the future Bright hope conducts this prayer, For I know the plans You have for me Were wrought with divine care. Holy Spirit, lead me. Let me run at Your command, Yet be still and know that You are God When trouble is close at hand. Your Word will be a lamp for me, A guide to light my way, A solid place to set my feet, A compass when I stray. May I live my life to praise You, Not for fortune, nor for fame, May everything I say and do Bring glory to Your name. May my eyes stay fixed upon You As I seek the way that's pure, Tasting Your love and goodness Sleeping and rising secure. Planted by Your living streams I'll delight in all Your ways, Hidden by Your sheltering wings With new mercies for each day. Even in a dangerous land When storms threaten to destroy, At the cross I'll stand upon the Rock My Strength, my Hope, my Joy. Dear Lord, show me Your favor, At all times keep me blessed, May Your face ever shine upon me, With peace and perfect rest. Amen.