During finals season, a lot of things tend to go wrong, while a bunch are going right. We become anxious and stressed and start to smell of library books. We probably live at Library West and spend way too much money on Chipotle. Our social life disappears for a week, but then we are so relieved when finals are over and we can head home for the summer (hopefully). If you are going through a tough time and need some pick me ups along the way, here are some Bible verses to get you through the day.
1. For when you need someone to believe in you:
Isaiah 26: 3-4 "Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock."
2. For when you are struggling and need someone by your side:
Deuteronomy 31:8 "It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."
3. For when you need someone to listen:
Psalm 34:17 "When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and rescues them from all their troubles."
4. For when you need to let go of your anxieties:
Philippians 4:6 "Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. "
5. For when you have fear:
Psalm 145: "18-19 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them."
6. For when your anxiety is rampant:
1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
7. For when you need a boost of confidence.
Psalm 27: 1-3 "The LORD is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me,it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear;though war break out against me,even then I will be confident."
Regardless of your faith or background, sometimes all we need is something greater than us to listen to us and help us let go of our stress and anxiety. Sometimes all we need is a verse or a quote to calm our minds and change our mindsets. Good luck to everyone this finals week!
