Graduation marks a pivotal moment—not only for students but for their families too. Whether it's elementary school, high school, or college, the milestone carries a mix of excitement, reflection, and uncertainty. In this heartfelt devotional, Laura Bailey opens up about watching her own daughter graduate and the bittersweet emotions that follow.

As parents, we long for God to reveal His plan to our children in unmistakable ways. But often, His direction comes not in grandeur but in stillness. Through the story of Elijah in 1 Kings, Laura reminds us that God’s voice is most often heard in a gentle whisper. This episode is a prayer of hope and trust—that graduates of all ages will remain sensitive to the quiet leading of the Holy Spirit, and that parents can let go with confidence in God’s loving care.

📝 Main Takeaways


Learn how to trust God's timing and direction as your child enters a new life stage.


Reflect on the beauty of hearing God in the stillness, just as Elijah did.


Be encouraged to steward your children with open hands, knowing they ultimately belong to God.


Discover a prayer of peace for navigating both the joy and sorrow of graduation milestones.

📖 Bible Verses Referenced


1 Kings 19:12 – “…after the fire came a gentle whisper.”


1 Kings 19:1–13 – Elijah hears the Lord not in power, but in stillness.

🙌 Calls to Action


Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for encouraging devotionals delivered daily.


Share this episode with parents and graduates in your life.


Leave a review on your podcast platform to help others discover peace and perspective.


Visit BibleStudyTools.com for Bible reading plans and more resources on hearing God’s voice.

🔗 Resources & Mentions


Devotional by:Laura Bailey


Explore more daily devotionals:iBelieve.com


Graduation: A Moment of Celebration and Prayer


Bible Verses to Encourage Your Graduate

Graduation marks a pivotal moment&mdash;not only for students but for their families too. Whether it's elementary school, high school, or college, the milestone carries a mix of excitement, reflection, and uncertainty. In this heartfelt devotional, Laura Bailey opens up about watching her own daughter graduate and the bittersweet emotions that follow.
As parents, we long for God to reveal His plan to our children in unmistakable ways. But often, His direction comes not in grandeur but in stillness. Through the story of Elijah in 1 Kings, Laura reminds us that God&rsquo;s voice is most often heard in a gentle whisper. This episode is a prayer of hope and trust&mdash;that graduates of all ages will remain sensitive to the quiet leading of the Holy Spirit, and that parents can let go with confidence in God&rsquo;s loving care.
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📝 Main Takeaways
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Learn how to trust God's timing and direction as your child enters a new life stage.
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Reflect on the beauty of hearing God in the stillness, just as Elijah did.
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Be encouraged to steward your children with open hands, knowing they ultimately belong to God.
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Discover a prayer of peace for navigating both the joy and sorrow of graduation milestones.
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📖 Bible Verses Referenced
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<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/1-kings/19-12.html">1 Kings 19:12 &ndash; &ldquo;</a>&hellip;after the fire came a gentle whisper.&rdquo;
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<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/1-kings/passage/?q=1-kings+19:1-13" data-start="1758" data-end="1843">1 Kings 19:1&ndash;13</a> &ndash; Elijah hears the Lord not in power, but in stillness.
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🙌 Calls to Action
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Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for encouraging devotionals delivered daily.
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Share this episode with parents and graduates in your life.
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Leave a review on your podcast platform to help others discover peace and perspective.
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Visit <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/" data-start="2192" data-end="2247">BibleStudyTools.com</a> for Bible reading plans and more resources on hearing God&rsquo;s voice.
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🔗 Resources &amp; Mentions
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Devotional by: <a href="https://laurabaileywrites.com/" data-start="2376" data-end="2422">Laura Bailey</a>
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Explore more daily devotionals: <a data-start="2463" data-end="2534">iBelieve.com</a>
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<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/10-prayers-for-the-graduate.html" data-start="2593" data-end="2747">Graduation: A Moment of Celebration and Prayer</a>
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<a data-start="2593" data-end="2747"></a><a href="https://www.christianity.com/bible/graduation-bible-verses-121" data-start="2770" data-end="2897">Bible Verses to Encourage Your Graduate</a>
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Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily...

Your Daily Prayer

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God today.

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