Graduations are full of joy, happiness, and fulfillment. Graduations can also be filled with worry, doubt, and fear of the future. As I sat during the graduation ceremony at Lee University, I saw people being released into the work force, not all having jobs, not all having a plan for the future, not all being confident. I saw and met people who said they were a bit scared and afraid for the future; some were scared of taking this next big step.

People are always scared to move on to the next level of life as they get scared of the unknown. They don’t know whether they are ready for the next phase of life. This is where the trust in God comes into place. As Hillsong said in their song "Oceans":

“Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior.”

This verse of the song just summarizes everything. If you commit everything to God, the Spirit of the Lord would lead you; it will take you to places you would never have imagined. God would take you places that will challenge you to be somebody greater in life. In my life, I have always been afraid of that next big step, but recently I said I would take that big step not knowing where I would end, but I took that step because of the trust I have in God. I know that God would never fail me. This big step is very tough, but I have to keep moving forward and overcoming every obstacle in this phase of my life. I am a photographer, and I feel like God wants me to impact others through this medium. God wants me to express my creative part of mind to the fullness. He wants me to put smiles on people’s faces and call more people to Him. I have felt like giving up so many times, but I always remember to trust God and continue through the struggle. I know one day I would be successful and I would impact the lives of other people.

To those who have graduated and are unsure of their future, and to those who are still in college and are afraid of their future, I say to you today as the words of Isiah 41:10 say: “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” God is with you and he would not leave you. So take that big step, try new things, explore all opportunities and trust God. He would take you to places you don’t imagine.