For most of us, college is a completely new world. These four years are where we find ourselves and begin the rest of our lives. Sometimes emotions run high, and this experience can feel overwhelming, so here are 20 verses to always keep in mind.
When you are anxious about something:
Matthew 6:34 - “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Proverbs 3:5 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.”
Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but instead pray about everything.”
When you are missing someone:
Genesis 31:49 – “But it was also called Mizpah (watchtower) for Laban said, “May the LORD keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.”
When you are feeling angry:
Ephesians 4:26 – “In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.”
Psalms 37:8 – “Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.”
When you feel alone:
Samuel 12:22 – “For the sake of his great name the LORD will not reject his people, because the LORD was pleased to make you his own.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
When you feel discouraged:
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.”
Romans 8:31 – “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand.”
When you are brokenhearted:
Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Psalm 34:18 - “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
When you feel overwhelmed:
Psalm 32:7 – “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with song of deliverance.
Psalms 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
When you feel like everything is changing:
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.”
Hebrews 13:8 - “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
When you need to be reminded:
John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not parish but have eternal life.”
Romans 5:8 – “but God shows his love for us in that while we are still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Hebrews 6:19 – “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”
