Best Christian Songs for Graduation

High school and college graduation season is upon us again. That means a multitude of parents of those graduates will be making party preparations to celebrate the achievement of their child. Everyone knows that a party requires good music to be successful.

Here are my picks for the best Christian songs for a graduation party. I chose them because the lyrics are Christ centered as well as inspirational for the future generation of young men and women getting ready to take their next steps on life's journey.

I have included links so you can listen to a sample of each tune, as well as my favorite lyrics from each one. Enjoy!

Song title Find Your Wings by Mark Harris from album The Line Between the Two
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Lyrics: "... 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 ..."

Song title The Power of the Moment by Chris Rice from album Past the Edges
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Lyrics: "... What am I gonna be when I grow up, How am I gonna make my mark in history, And what are they gonna write about me when I'm gone, These are the questions that shape the way I think about what matters ..."

Song title Blue Sky by Francesca Battistelli from album My Paper Heart
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Lyrics: "... Don't you know that I know, Life can be so hard it makes you wanna give up, But don't you know over the horizon, The sunny day you're looking for is waiting right here ..."

Song title Never Give Up by Yolanda Adams from album Believe
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Lyrics: "... Keep the dream alive don't let it die, If something deep inside keeps inspiring you to try, don't stop, And never give up, don't ever give up on you, Don't give up ..."

Song title Ready by Third Day from album Revelation
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Lyrics: "... I'm ready for the winds to change, I'm ready for a brighter day, I'm ready for the sun to shine down on me, I'm waiting for a song to sing, I'm looking for a brand new thing ..."

Song title Every Season by Nichole Nordeman from album Recollection: The Best of Nichole Nordeman
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Lyrics: "... And everything that's new has bravely surfaced, Teaching us to breathe, What was frozen through is newly purposed, Turning all things green..."