Lord......One of Your little ones has come to the point in her life when she walks across the platform of a school gym......and receives a diploma for her mastery of a High School education come to fruition. She is at the top of her class. She is headed to a prestigious college for the duration to study for her selected profession. Lord, she'll be stepping into the arena of new and exciting ideas, plans, and other's expectations. She will see and hear the inner thoughts of the other students who have come to the same place.....perhaps, and most likely, already disenchanted with the world and their own expectations. Lord, I ask that as my sweet Madison enters into the unknown....she will hold to the philosophy that she has been born to. The inner work of grace that an individual experiences when their life has been given to You, dear One. Being at the beginning of this new adventure for her is perhaps, scarier for us (as we watch her go) than for her. No one knows what will happen next. The goals can be set and determination to reach that place can happen.....or something entirely out of the blue, can turn us in another direction. My prayer for this granddaughter of mine.....(mine and her Pappy's) is that You would guide her in the plan YOU have for her. To be successful is admirable. To be successful in the endeavors You plan for us as Your children, supersede any other. I ask, Lord, that the ultimate goal for her would be to enjoy her days as a student....planning her future. That You would protect.....in every sense her heart and mind against the foils of the enemy. I ask that You would give her wisdom in knowing that the armour of protection will protect her. The helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God......the breastplate of righteousness, and shoes prepared with the gospel of peace. All of these, Lord, sometimes seem silly and child like. Thinking about it as an adult though, makes me feel that understanding the issues that You knew would affect us and even, plague us, are impossible to ignore. The enemy is watching and waiting. Protect our girl. Keep her strong in You. We count on You going with her.
Our hope and our joy is watching our children grow and glow in You. Now, we watch another grandchild find her way. She has made us proud . We love and adore her. Her parents stand back in unbelief at the beauty she has become.....both inside and out. And.....Lord, we give you praise and adoration for the wonderful gifts You allow us to have. We bless You and thank You for our gifts. And, we ask all of this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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