Here’s
a closing benediction at a Commencement service. It was written by Rev. Connie
Breaux, and posted on the Discipleship
Ministries website.
Graduation Benediction
Receive
this blessing to go into the world:
May you have the commitment to go into the world
May you have the commitment to go into the world
being
led by the Great Spirit of Hope and Imagination,
to
see the gifts and achievements
that
the Almighty Creator calls out of you.
May you have the courage to live your "impossible dreams"
May you have the courage to live your "impossible dreams"
so
that they will become possible!
May you also have the courage not to look back –
May you also have the courage not to look back –
because
you are confident that the Source of all creation
will
use you in a mighty way for the purpose to which you are called.
As you go forth, put into practice
As you go forth, put into practice
the
accumulated knowledge you have achieved.
Go forth with your feet firmly planted
Go forth with your feet firmly planted
on
the solid ground plowed by your family, friends
and
teachers of your heritage and society.
Go to heights quite beyond your present capabilities
Go to heights quite beyond your present capabilities
as
you follow the lead of God,
who
gives faith, wisdom, understanding and blessings.
Go, knowing that what you have received today is yours
Go, knowing that what you have received today is yours
and
nothing can separate you
from
the Great Source of Knowledge and Wisdom, the Master Teacher.
Go in peace.
~
written by Rev. Connie Breaux, 2008. Posted on the Discipleship Ministries website (The United Methodist Church). https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/
