Sometimes it is hard to know what passages to read whenever you are having a bad day and want to lean on God. I asked a couple of students what their favorite bible verses some picked their verse because of anxiety, some because it's something that has found them in a time of need every time. God is with us always, I hope some of these verses can inspire you and maybe even help you find your own verse to lean on when you need God; he'll always be there to catch you.
1 Peter 5:5-11
"It's the verse I heard when I decided to get saved. It emphasizes the reality of the devil and how he actively goes after us and tears us down. Knowing that creates a greater desire for God." -Megan Parrish
"It helped me get through basic training." -Ethan Thomas
"College is a time when everyone is stressed about day to day and worried about the future. As a Christian it is extremely tempting to give into the ways the devil tells the world to deal with stress. Those coping mechanisms are only temporary which the God of the universe loves you so much that he is willing to take all of your worries and stresses away from you because there is no way to deal with the down falls of this world without Jesus Christ." -Skylar Belton
2 Corinthians 12:10
"It reminds me that hardship and weaknesses are part of following Christ and that they're something we should boast in and not something to be ashamed of. College is full of L's, each one serving to prove the unconditionality of God's grace." - Dillon Coulter
Ephesians 4:2
"It really speaks to me. It teaches me to be humble and patient in what is going on in life and guides me to be more like God and love with patience, humbleness, and gentleness. It gets me through some tough times." Raegan McArthur
Jeremiah 29:11
"This is one that I constantly refer to. College is scary and it's stressful. You're trying to pave the path for your future and many times the devil likes to discourage you. It's reassuring to know that God is holding our hands every step of the4 way, and that we do indeed have an expected end. We just have to keep fighting the good fight." - Jerrod Scott
"I've been avoiding going to med school pretty much my entire life solely because I didn't want to go through that much school but I truly feel it's i God's plan for me to go." Breland Broadus
"I like this verse because when times get bad the verse reminds you that the Lord has a plan for you." -Blake Williams
Colossians 1:15-16
"This reminds me that I was made to worship the Lord whether I can see him or not." -Sydney Rawson
Romans 5:8
“I just believe it's simple and if I had to sum up Gods love for us I would say this verse does it best.” -Chance Dearman
Genesis 3:9
"I love it because even though God knew we sinned, he still asked Adam and Eve 'where are you?' He knew where they were but asked anyway. He sought us out even though we sinned. I think that is the beauty of our relationship with Christ." -Rene' Chen
Isiah 6:8
"It's when I found out my calling in life was mission work. I've always loved to serve others. I hope to one day live in Guatemala and be a doctor for the children." -Samantha Bexley
1 John 1:9
"God has given me a second chance and to me it also means to keep my family and friends close and to not worry what other people think." -Keenen Gillum
John 10:10
"For every reason he could have looked away from the problems surrounding us he still comes to each of us individually. He comes with no selfish intentions, but only so we ourselves can simply have a life and live it to the fullest." -Keione Mellon
1 Corinthians 1:25
"It's a reminder that God is greater and that He is the Alpha and the Omega. His foolishness and weakness (which he doesn't have) is still so much more than when we are at our wisest and strongest. It's truly humbling." -Raquel Dement
Hebrews 6:19
"I chose this bible verse because despite the bad and hurt in the world, we always have hope. This bible verse really spoke to me when my aunt's cancer returned. Even though life is grim right now and nothing makes sense, I have to have hope and believe that God has a purpose for her and my family." -Sarah Walden
"When I was going through my depression and felt so alone I was reminded how God was my anchor. He was the reason I got through it. If he wouldn't have held me down like an anchor, there's no telling where I'd be." -Savanna Williams
1 Corinthians 7:17
"I had this grand plan that I was going to go to a certain university and do things my way. God reminded me that he is in control and his way is the right way. Sending me to Ole Miss I thought was insane but God has a purpose for me here. A purpose that I wouldn't have had anywhere else. It's just a reminder that wherever he guides me, he has a plan for me; and it's to show others His love." -Kimberly Day
Romans 8:18
"Because no matter what situation or trial God has shown us that he will always bring us out of whatever situation or trial we're in. It shows that there is a purpose in his promise for us!" -Katie Delahoussey
Matthew 6:25-34
"When I need coping with my anxiety I turn to this verse and it reminds me God is in control always." -Kendall Eubanks
Ephesians 2:10
"I love it because it reminds me everyday that I am God's masterpiece and that He made me to do great things." -Bryanna McCool
Luke 1:49
"A good God has done incredible things for me- the first being giving Jesus for my ransom!" -Kelsi Goudeau
Isaiah 43:4
"In the passage God is basically saying once more that he will go to the ends of the earth for us because he loves us and there's nothing that can separate us from that love. To be reminded how loved we are daily is something we all need and to see those words written to us is so powerful." -Aren Watts
Proverbs 3:5-6
"there has been times where I think I have the right answers to all the problems that come up in my life, but I don't. This verse means to sallow your pride and always trust God will take care of you in the toughest of times. He will be that guiding light in your life and shows you the right answers that you have been seeking." -Deryck Solina
"I never really had a favorite verse until I was 12, my sister-in-law painted me a canvas with this verse on it for Easter and said she thought it was a perfect verse for me to cling to as I grew up and went through life. I never gave it much thought until a few weeks later when I was upset and someone posted on facebook and they used the verse. It became a pattern that I saw that verse every time I was stressing, or upset, or just needing some reassurance. I started basing my prayer around that. It was basically the center and still is the center of my young adult and adult relationship with Jesus and how I found my real connection to him." -Jennifer Beckham
Romans 6:23
Knowing that the wages of sin is death but our Lord takes away our sins and gives us eternal life is Grace. We screw up constantly yet we are always forgiven. Eternal life is the free gift that we don't deserve. It allows me the chance to see my loves ones again in the most wonderful place!" -Meagan Cook
Song of Songs 4:7
"Reading this verse reminds me that my creator loves me. In his eyes I am and always will be beautiful. This verse reminds me that nothing about me is a mistake, I am perfectly made in God's eyes. In a day in age that is so obsessed with physical appearances this verse is so important for me to look back and remember no matter how i see myself God loves me, God thinks I am beautiful and why would God ever lie? You are beautiful, you are not flawed, you are loved." -Jordan Spradlin
