As graduation season approaches, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the achievements of graduates and offer them words of encouragement and hope. Graduation cards often bear messages of wisdom and inspiration, making them meaningful keepsakes for new beginnings. Including Bible verses in these cards can provide spiritual guidance and uplift the hearts of those stepping into the next chapter of their lives.
These verses remind graduates of their purpose, strength, and the promise of a bright future. Whether you’re writing a card for a high school graduate or someone completing college, these selected scriptures can serve as a source of motivation and faith, helping them to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead.
Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.
May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your purpose.
But Jesus looked at them and said to them, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.
For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, but the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Famous and Strong Quotes about graduation cards
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.
You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so… get on your way!
Nothing will work unless you do.
Celebrating New Beginnings with Faith
Dear Heavenly Father,
As we gather to celebrate the milestones of our graduates, we thank You for guiding them through their journey. We ask for Your blessings upon each graduate as they step into new chapters of their lives. May their graduation cards be filled with words of encouragement, inspiration, and love from family and friends.
Lord, fill their hearts with hope and courage as they face the challenges ahead. Help them to remember the lessons learned and the dreams planted during their time of learning. May they seek Your wisdom in every decision and trust in Your plan for their futures.
We pray that You grant them strength and confidence to pursue their passions, and that they always feel Your presence in every step they take. Surround them with good company and support, and let their achievements reflect Your glory.
In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.