The second semester is here and happening and while it means we are just that much closer to summer, it also means that our motivation for anything school-related drops significantly. The assignments start to build up, and we start to break down. There is something great about this though and that is the fact we have a God who loves us unconditionally and is always here for us. Through our tears and our breakdowns, He is here to wipe them and get us through our current struggles. If you are having a tough time this semester, or know you will soon hit a rough patch, these Bible verses are for you.

1. Isaiah 58:11

"And the LORD will guide you continually
and satisfy your desire in scorched places
and make your bones strong;
and you shall be like a watered garden,
like a spring of water,
whose waters do not fail."

2. Isaiah 43:2

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you. "

3. 2 Corinthians 5:7

"for we walk by faith, not by sight. "

4. Philippians 1:6

"being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

5. 1 John 4:16

"So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. "

6. Colossians 3:23

" Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."

7. 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

"Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."

8. Titus 2:7-8

"Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. "

9. Matthew 11:28-29

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. "

10. John 14:27

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."

Take these Bible verses into your heart and remember them as things get tough. Through the homework, exams, and everything else, just remember that God is always with us, even through that hard exam, or a bunch of assignments. Trust in Him. Because He is Good. Always, and forever.