The spring semester is upon is and many of us might already be looking forward to the summer. Here are 10 Bible verses to encourage and uplift you, helping you to (hopefully) have the best semester yet!

1. "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, "The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!"
~ Lamentations 3:22-24 NLT

2. "When troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow."
~ James 1:2-3 NLT

3. "Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will never fail you nor abandon you."
~ Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT

4. "The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm."
~ Exodus 14:14 NLT

5. "Don't be afraid for I am with you. Don't be discourage, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand."
~ Isaiah 41:10 NLT

6. "Then Jesus said, Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."
~ Matthew 11:28 NLT

7. "I look up to the mountains-does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and Earth!" -Psalm 121:1-2 NLT

8. "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a hope and a future."
~ Jeremiah 29:11 NLT

9. "Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand."
~ Psalm 37:24 NLT

10. "She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future."
~ Proverbs 31:25 NLT