With the start of a new semester, we’re all going to experience the highs, lows and somewhere in-betweens. No matter what you’re feeling, there is always a Bible verse you can go to for advice. Here are seventeen Bible verses (because… it’s 2017) that will make whatever you’re going through a little less difficult!

1. John 14:27

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

2. Proverbs 16:3

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."

3. Psalm 94:19

"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy."

4. Matthew 28:20

"And behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

5. Psalm 73:26

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

6. Job 42:2

"I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted."

7. Proverbs 4:23

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."

8. Isaiah 43:2

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."

9. Psalm 37:7

"Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes."

10. Matthew 5:16

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

11. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

12. Psalm 55:22

"Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken."

13. James 1:2-3

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."

14. Psalm 46:1

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

15. Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

16. Isaiah 40:28

"Do you now know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom."

17. Hebrews 13:8

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."

These verses are just the beginning; you can accomplish anything through reading God’s word. Whether it be encouragement or times of trouble, you can come to God for all your problems!

Remember: God always has your back.