I'm not going to lie, college is hard, and it is stressful, and oftentimes it's difficult to balance all the craziness. But let me tell you, God is good and He has a plan for you, whether or not you know it yet. As finals season starts to approach and we begin to wonder why we ever joined this crazy thing called college, remember that you are not alone and that God will get you through any obstacle thrown your way. In the next few weeks, between the early morning 8ams and the late night study sessions, if you need peace, reassurance, God, or guidance, look to these 16 verses.

When You Need Peace

"Humble yourselves, therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may lift you up. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:6-7)

"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10)

"Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly" (Micah 6:8)

"As I have loved you, love one another" (John 13:34)

"He will be our peace" (Micah 5:5)

When You Need Reasurance

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5)

"God is within her, she will not fail" (Psalm 46:5)

"If God is all you have, you have all you need" (John 14:8)

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight" (1 Peter 3:3-4)

When You Need God

"The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe"(Proverbs 18:10)

"I took my troubles to the LORD; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer"(Psalm 120:1)

"When I am faithless, You are faithful" (2 Timothy 2:13)

"And when I wake up, You are still with me" (Psalm 139:18)

When You Need Guidance

"Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil" (Ephesians 5:15-16)

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others" (Philippians 2:3-4)

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11)