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Five Pieces of Advice for College Graduates

It has been such an honor to walk beside you through your time in college! These past few years of college in Wilmington have been wild, with so many twists and turns, but you made it and we could not be more proud of you! Each one of you has left a permanent mark on Overflow- for that we thank you! We hope that you have grown spiritually over the past few years. But graduation is not the end of your spiritual journey. In a lot of ways, it is only the beginning! With that in mind we wanted to encourage and challenge you with a few thoughts as you take your next step in life:

1. Never Stop Learning

Learning is a lifelong endeavor. Always look to challenge and refine your thinking. View everything through the lens of learning and growing. Don’t waste your experiences—even the bad ones—view them as learning opportunities.“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when you faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”­ James 1: 2­4

2. You Are The Church

Your role in the church is irreplaceable. God has invited you into His work and investing in a local church is a crucial step for you to take on that responsibility. As heavy as that may sound, don’t forget, that being a part of the church is an amazing source of community, it is a place for us to discover and grow in our God-­given gifts, and ultimately it is an incredibly rewarding place to serve others!

3. Define Success

Success means different things to different people, and that’s okay. It’s not other’s definitions you should be concerned with, but God’s. Take time to write down your goals and dreams—then invite God into the process. Ask God to help shape and guide your perception of success. Then step back and be ready to follow God’s leading.

4. The Difference Between Happiness & Joy

Happiness and joy are not one in the same – happiness comes and goes—it’s fleeting at best, it’s most often deceptive, and at worst the pursuit of happiness can lead to ruin. Joy however is something that can be found in any circumstance because of our hope in Jesus. “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there if fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”­ Psalm 16:11

5. Embrace The Uncertainty

Travel, try a new hobby, and take some time to just relax. Don’t get discouraged too quickly. Many of us will write cover letters for dozens of jobs and not receive any responses. Remember, even the accomplished professionals we admire had to start somewhere. Live in this moment. Be open to new experiences, consider internships, take every job or internship as a learning opportunity to recognize what you don’t want to do and what you truly love to do!

We are so incredibly excited about this next stage of life for you. If there is anything we can do to help you over the next few months, please let us know! We will be diligently praying for you and we are gladly available if you are in need of encouragement, direction, or wisdom.

We love you!
– The Overflow Staff

Messages

Enjoy some of our favorite messages from the past few years!

Broken Crayons – Toni Collier

 

Pressure Of Impression (Dating) – Clay Everett

 

Do It Scared – Samer Massad

 

Faith Over Feelings – Mike Ashcraft

 

In The Light – Clay Everett

 

To Win Some (Passion Night) – Brad Jones

 

The Way Of Jesus – Clay Everett

 

Jesus Is Better – Miles Fidell

 

The Comparison Trap – Clay Everett

 

A Letter To Students – Clay Everett

 

Get Back In The Game – Gerald Fadayomi

 

Clear – Stuart Hall

 

Fire By Night – Miles Fidell

 

Jesus Wins – Miles Fidell

 

Distinctly Different – Clay Everett

 

Beyond Intentions – Mike Ashcraft

 

Wreck My Life – Mo Isom

 

Create Your Future – Miles Fidell

 

Through The Lens Of Jesus – Samer Massad

 

Free To Fight – Brad Jones

 

The Lens Of Grace – Mike Ashcraft

 

You Belong To God – Clay Everett

 

My Delight – Aaron Keyes

 

The Invitation – Clay Everett

 

Tough Love – Samer Massad

 

Worth It – Joey Todd

 

What’s New – Mike Ashcraft

 

Brave Enough – Stuart Hall

 

I AM weak – Clay Everett

 

One Thing – Part 1 – Sarah Prince

 

One Thing – Part 2 – Dave Yearwood

 

One Thing – Part 3 – Joey Todd

 

One Thing – Part 4 – Aaron Keyes

 

Music

These songs have been some of our anthems at Overflow! We hope they bring you fond memories and encourage you with God’s truth.

Communion // Close

 

The Blessing

 

Living Hope

Resurrecting

 

Waymaker

 

No Longer Slaves

 

Great Are You Lord

 

Defender

 

Good Grace

 

Raise A Hallelujah

 

Promises Never Fail

 

All Hail King Jesus

 

Reckless Love

 

O Praise The Name

 

Worthy Of Your Name

 

What A Beautiful Name

 

Grace So Glorious

 

The King Is Among Us

 

This I Believe

 

Unstoppable God

 

This I Believe (Acoustic)

 

God Is For Us (mp3)

No One Higher (mp3)

Resources

Just because you have a degree now, doesn’t mean you should stop learning- especially in your faith!

One of our goals at Overflow is to “equip you to be who God made you to be”! One special way we thought we could help equip you for this next stage of life is to encourage you in your personal walk with the Lord. Below you will find several study bibles, devotionals, relevant life application books, and journals that we would recommend for you.