Bible Verses to Encourage High School Seniors: 16 Ways to Inspire!

by Melanie Studer
Bible Verses to Encourage High School Seniors

I have collected what I consider to be the 15 best Bible verses to encourage high school seniors in this post! As our seniors approach the end of their time in high school, they have so many balls in the air. We are there to support, encourage, commiserate, and witness this joyful time in their lives. 


As well as all the good things happening, there are some seriously sad times too. The final day of class, the final game, the final club meeting… The list goes on. This is definitely a bittersweet time. *This post may contain affiliate links. My  full disclosure policy is here.

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Prayer and Bible verses to encourage high school seniors

Prayer can help so much with all the “feels”. I know that I feel better with a few verses in my back pocket to refer to for my own encouragement from above.

Here are favorite Bible verses to encourage high school seniors, uplift them, and comfort them. These will help so much in these final days with your senior. Our seniors have so much ahead of them, but they will never leave our thoughts or our hearts.

Use these verses to encourage your teen as they move through their days to remind them that through the ups and downs of this senior year, God is there to support and cheer along with us!

Print off the free download of Bible verses for high school seniors, or write them inside a card that you write to your favorite senior! These cards from Dayspring are wonderful. And, be sure to check out some gift ideas below…

Great ideas for how to use these Bible verses to encourage high school seniors

Another idea is to take screenshots of the verses and upload them along with favorite pictures to a digital picture frame. That way their family and friends pop up in the frame as well as these verses to uplift and encourage! 

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Free Printable Bible Verses for High School Seniors

Bible Verses to Encourage High School Seniors

Jeremiah 29:11 

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Isaiah 26:3-4 

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.

Isaiah 40:29   

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 

Isaiah 58:11 

The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. 

Numbers 6:24-26 

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.

Proverbs 3:5-6 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. 

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Psalm 20:4 

May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

Psalm 27:12 

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 27:14 

Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

Psalm 56:3 

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

Bible Verses to Encourage High School Seniors

Matthew 5:16 

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Romans 12:2 

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

2 Corinthians 9:8 

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Philippians 4:13 

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Matthew 6:34 

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

I hope that this post of the best Bible verses to encourage high school seniors is helpful for you.

This senior year season is so much fun, but so sad as well. Use these bible verses for seniors for yourself, and hang in there, mama!

There are so many times that I have needed one of these verses. When I was down or frustrated or just needing a little lift of some sort. These verses all will answer a need that your teen might have. 

Print out these verses for your teen, cut them out, and put them in an envelope for them to open on a bad day. Let your teen know that you are thinking about them from afar -even if you are right across town!

Gift ideas for high school seniors!

Bracelet cuff engraved with quote “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”  -this is so cute! Very simple and classic.

Bible for her -pretty engraved cover, and written for a college girl.

Bible for him -This is the one we got for each of our boys when they turned 16.

Your College K.I.T. – a subscription box with snacks, toiletries, and some fun seasonal items as well!

Freshman Fun Box – another subscription box specifically for freshman with assorted goodies each month.

If your teen goes through rush and pledges, here are some fun bling for you to get them!

Here is the prettiest cross/heart daughter of the king necklace.

For someone who likes a more basic design, here is a nail cross -pewter necklace, my boys love this design.

Related posts:

How to support your teen during finals,

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The Ultimate List of Graduation Gifts

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6 Comments

  1. I have 2 high schoolers right now and one has no idea what he wants to do. This should be helpful, thanks!

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    • This is such a fun time. A bit frustrating, but they do eventually figure things out. But, warning, it can take years…
      The best we can do is to be supportive, and pray a lot!

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      • I absolutely love these verses and love to share them with my family. Thanks!

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        • I am glad you like them. I have been wanting to write this post for awhile!

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  2. This is awesome! For seven years, I taught 14-18-year-olds in a daily early morning scripture study class. They were the best 7 years of my life! Starting the day with those precious young people AND the word of God? Perfect!

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    • I teach, but not in a Christian school. I wish we could start with these verses or any!

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