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Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection:

Read Jeremiah 1: 4-9.

1. How do God’s words to Jeremiah make you feel? Do you believe these words, in general, also apply to you? To what role(s) has God “appointed” you?

2. In Pastor Mick’s address to the graduates, he cautioned them about the advice to “follow your heart.” Why do we need to be cautious about following our hearts? (See Jeremiah 17:9 and Matthew 15:19.)

3. The phrase “You do you” has become quite popular in recent times. In what ways can this be good advice and in what ways can it be bad advice?

4. Pastor Mick shared with the graduates that the process of “becoming” who God created us to be can sometimes be quite awkward. What do you think he meant by that? Are there times that this is still awkward for you in your life?

5. Read Jeremiah 6: 16. Is this still good advice in our day and age? If so, how can we help others do it?

6. Pastor Mick said, “Don’t follow your heart. Follow Jesus.” What did he mean by that? How did it initially make you feel to hear him say, “Don’t follow your heart”?

7. In what ways does the advice given to graduates also apply to us at every stage of our lives?

Prayer for the Week:
Gracious and loving God, be with all of us on our journey through life. Be with us as we are in the process of becoming all that you created us to be. Today we ask that you especially be with our graduates. Help them to take the next faithful step in their lives. Guide them along the path you want them to walk. Help them become all that you created them to be, by transforming them a little more into the image of Jesus every day. Help them to know that they are loved beyond measure and that your Church has their back. Help all of us to put our words into action so that we might advance your kingdom right here on earth. We pray all of this in the precious, holy and strong name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen.