At the end of the school year...

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I sang this song at my nephew's dedication. It's also applicable to today and to graduation.

I have two eighth graders graduating today into high school. Both are dear gifted girls who have yet to find the extent of their gifts but will at some point very soon.

I'm trying to encourage them to find their gifts as I struggle with mine. It's difficult -- I tell these girls that they should be themselves fearlessly because that's how God made them.

But yet, I still try to hide who I am at times. Not terribly often, as I have a pastor that can tell when the mask goes on, but still. I do it from time to time -- but I'm trying not to do it anymore.

For the graduates:

It's only for a moment you are mine to hold The plans that heaven has for you Will all too soon unfold So many different prayers I'll pray For all that you might do But most of all I'll want to know You're walking in the truth And If I never told you I want you to know As I watch you grow

Chorus: I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams And that faith gives you the courage To dare to do great things I'm here for you whatever this life brings So let my love give you roots And help you find your wings

May passion be the wind That leads you through your days And may conviction keep you strong Guide you on your way May there be many moments That make your life so sweet Oh, but more than memories

Chorus:

It's not living if you don't reach for the sky I'll have tears as you take off But I'll cheer as you fly Chorus