If you're anything like me, you go through a wide range of emotions when you're at school. Here are 13 Bible Verses that will help you calm down and get through almost any situation life is throwing at you.
For when you're worried about the future:
Philippians 4:6-8- "6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
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.
For when you're struggling with your spiritual life:
Psalm 119: 9-11- "9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to Your word.10 I seek You with all my heart;do not let me stray from Your commands.11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You."
Psalm 121:2- "My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."
For when you're facing temptations:
1 Corinthians 10:12-13- "12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
Hebrews 2:17-18- "17 For this reason He had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that He might make atonement for the sins of the people.18 Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted."
For when you're stressed or overworked:
Isaiah 40:30-31- "30 Even youths grow tired and weary,and young men stumble and fall;31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Psalm 55:22- "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken."
For when you have anxiety:
Romans 8:31- "What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us,who can be against us?"
Proverbs 3:5-6- "5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."
2 Timothy 1:7- "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power,love and self-discipline."
For when you're in a fight with a friend:
Ephesians 4:26- "In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry."
Proverbs 17:14- "Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out."
And one that is very underrated, but has so much meaning for everyone:
John 3:16- "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."
You can take these verses with you every day to help with your college life! Hopefully these will help you survive the last two months of the school year.
