I was blessed with a family that instilled in me a strong faith and a love for our savior, Jesus Christ. When life got difficult, my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins quoted the scripture to calm my anxiety about the future and the uncertainly of life. Now that I am in college and on my own, I find myself turning to my religion and the Bible more than ever.
My faith soothes my soul during the difficult times all college students encounter. So, without further ado, here are fifteen common emotions along with quotes from the scripture. Hopefully this will serve as guide to handling the everyday emotions that we all feel from time to time.
1. Confused
It’s not easy trying to decide which path to take. While it is not fun to be unsure, as long as everything you do is in God’s will you really can’t go wrong.
2. Afraid
Being afraid is a normal emotion. The knowledge that God is with us as we endure the scary phases of our lives is reassuring.
3. Hurt
The people who hurt others usually do not realize what they are doing. They are unhappy with their lives and are projecting their pain unto those around them. Pray that they will see the error of their ways.
4. Judgmental
Even those who seem like they are perfect have sinned one way or another. Luckily, our God is a merciful God who will cleanse us of our sins. However, the reality is that everyone sins. The next time you feel like judging someone remember that no one is free of sin.
5. Depressed
God is full of compassion for those who have accepted him. He will offer deliverance from troubles and comfort those who are going through difficult times.
6. Love
I include both of these because in this day and age the characteristics of love have skewed away from the Bible’s characteristics. Hopefully this will help distinguish love from infatuation.
7. Tired
If you seek God’s help, he will help you through and offer you peace and strength.
8. Overwhelmed
It is easy to feel overwhelmed but God never gives us more than we can handle. Even when we are overwhelmed he is always there to offer strength.
9. Stressed
Life is never perfect. Something will always be troubling us. However, everything will be okay in the end as long as you keep going.
10. Insecure
Insecurity is normal. Remember that you are a child of God. As a child of God it is a fact that you are loved, you are important and you have a purpose on this Earth.
11. Ashamed
If even God can forgive you, you can forgive yourself. If anyone deserves your forgiveness it is you.
12. Hateful
Hate will get you nowhere in life. The only answer is to love people despite their flaws or imperfections.
13. Alone
We are never truly alone because we have God and God’s word to guide the way. The world may be a dark place, but God's words light the way.
14. Fearful
God is sovereign over all things and He is untouchable. Nothing or no one can match the fact that He is on our side.
15. Nervous
God has a plan for everyone. Trust in him and try not to fear what the future might bring or take away. In the end it is all in God’s will.
Bonus
Perlita’s and her Grandma Irene Rebollosa Flores’ favorite bible verse:
Faith, hope and especially love have gotten me through my darkest days. To me nothing contains more truth than this verse.
