Graduation is imminent. You’re in the final year of school and wondering what’s next. Those two words phrased in a question — what’s next — may cause you to panic. Maybe you have a plan or maybe you don’t.  

Know that you don’t have to everything figured out in one day. Scripture encourages us that faith is confidence in what we hope for (Hebrews 11:1) and to look to our Heavenly Father (Colossians 3:2) while committing your work to Him (Psalm 37:5).  

As you take on this school year, your last year of school, let these verses encourage you and bring you peace.   

Psalm 37:5 (NLT)

“Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.”  

Hebrews 10:23 (NLT)

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.”  

Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)

“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”  

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”  

Isaiah 40:29-31 (NIV)

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 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.”  

Philippians 3:14-16 (ESV)

“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained.”  

Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)

“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”   

Proverbs 3:6 (NLT)

“Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”  

Psalm 20:4 (ESV)

“May he grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans!”  

Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”  

Colossians 3:2 (ESV)

“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”  

Psalm 16:8 (NLT)

“I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.”  

Matthew 5:16 (NLT)

“No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”  

Genesis 28:15 (NIV)

“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”  

Romans 12:2 (ESV)

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”  

Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”  

Isaiah 26:4 (NLT)

“Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal rock.”  

Psalm 5:12 (NLT)

“For you bless the godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love.”  

James 1:12 (ESV)

“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”  

Numbers 6:24-26 (ESV)

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”