Graduation Parties

I have been to several graduation parties in the last few days. It seems like I am at a stage in life where every year there is another graduation of someone close to me. In many cases, someone really close. My son Colton graduated from high school last year, my daughter Chelsey will graduate from UCLA in 2 weeks, and next year my daughter Ashley will graduate with a Master's degree in Speech Pathology. Every year brings with it a sense of excitement mixed with a fear of the future. No one knows what the future will bring, but the potential of so many bright young adults seems limitless. I am prayerful for the many graduates that I know this year (most of whom are not followers of Christ); may they experience the peace of knowing the One who controls their futures. Graduation represents a turning point, may these young people's dreams be fulfilled by trusting in and relying on God. Ultimately, He is the One who gives us a reason to live, a hope for the future, and provides us with the power that makes life worth living.