Many college commencement speeches have very little real-world value. Instead of providing tangible guidance for the road ahead, they offer vague platitudes and inspirational fluff. The speakers challenge your son or daughter to reach for the stars, follow their heart, and change the world. On cue, they tell them to never give up on their dreams and always believe that “You’ve got this!” It’s as if the graduates have been invited to a banquet and given nothing to eat but crushed ice and vapor.
That’s unfortunate because your adult child is embarking upon a very challenging leg of his or her life’s journey. What they need right now is a substantive diet of timeless wisdom and practical guidance—something high in calories and nutrients that can sustain them during the challenges they will face. That’s what I provide today: seven ways parents can guide and nourish their college graduates, spiritually. A sort of seven-course meal to sustain them for the days ahead.
We live in an era when college graduates are encouraged to “follow their hearts.” Please don’t do that.
Through the church, Christ makes himself tangible, orients you toward his will and Word, and guides you toward true freedom and happiness. Will you go it alone?
As your adult child stands on the threshold of young adulthood and prepares for this crucial leg of life’s path, they need solid Christian wisdom—rather than empty secular platitudes—as sustenance for the journey. So, instead of perpetuating their childhood by dispensing platitudes such as “reach for the stars” and “follow your heart,” help them begin a journey toward authentic adulthood that involves facing their future with eyes wide open, finding their happiness in God, and embracing whatever may come their way. Do that, and you are guiding them toward a life that is happy, joyous, and free.
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