Micah Shows Up for Graduation

To me, graduations have always been the epitome of world.

"Hey, look at me walk around in this robe, mortarboard, and tassel that the people before me called worthy of academic scholarship."

Okay, I admit, I was kinda happy to be wearing it.  It's a small accomplishment.  And, at least I got to sit in between my two best friends who also graduated with me.

The speaker's speech was canned, there were plenty of loud and obnoxious cheers for numerous graduates as they walked across the stage (though I did find a bit of humor in it), and - to top it off - there was even a (rather outspoken) atheist sitting behind us.  The two aforementioned best friends of mine, yes, they're also Christians.  Needless to say, we did not appreciate his antics.  But that is another story, not really worth mentioning here.

I have a better story.  The ceremony had an opening prayer - nice, but never once did we pray for God's guidance in our lives, only that we would help each other.  The closing benediction was much more joyous.  The pastor referenced Micah 6:8, my life's verse, and a little surge of joy emitted from my soul.