As part of the Volga, SD ministerium I was able to take part in the baccalaureate service for the Class of 2013 at Sioux Valley High School. There were about six of us who split up the service, and I said the closing prayer and gave a blessing. I chose the Prayer for the Journey but did some slight editing so those who aren't familiar with fine theological works and ideas could hopefully appreciate it. As for the blessing, I'm sure something like it has been written before, but this one came from my head. Feel free to use it and change it if you like.
Lord God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, though you see all; by paths as yet untrodden, yet you are present in all places; through perils unknown to us, but not you. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us.
As you go from this place...
When you learn, may God bless your brain.
When you work, may God bless your muscles.
When you serve, may God bless your hands.
When you go, may God bless your feet.
When you speak, may God bless your words.
When you experience opposition, may God give you patience.
When you experience anger, may God give you peace.
When you go through temptation, may God give you strength.
When you feel fear, may God give you courage.
When you experience achievement, may God grant you humility.
When you experience joy, may you have thankful a heart.
When you sin, may you know God’s forgiveness.
When you give praise to God, may he bless your heart.
Amen.
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