Back-to-school is an exciting time, but also a stressful time. You're forced to get used to a new schedule, new classes, new people and, of course, the dreaded homework and studying for exams. Even with the excitement of being back with your friends, it's easy to let these other things get you down once the initial high wears off. This year, though, instead of letting yourself get discouraged or overwhelmed, turn to God and His word to lift you up.
1. Philippians 4:13
"I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength."
2. Psalm 55:22
"Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall."
3. Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take."
4. Psalm 46:5
"God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day."
5. Philippians 4:6-7
"Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."
6. Psalm 139:14
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
7. Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
8. Micah 3:8
"But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might."
9. 1 Corinthians 10:13
"The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure."
10. Psalm 18:29
"In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall."
11. 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 right hand."
12. Psalm 118:14
"The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation."
13. 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."
14. Psalm 56:3-4
"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise -- in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"
15. Jeremiah 29:11
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"
Remember that no matter what struggles you may come up against, that God is always with you. With His help, you can conquer these obstacles with strength and courage. Let God help you to make this school year the best one yet.
