Growing up is hard. The world around us has a way of shaking and testing our faith daily. As college students, it is easy to forget to set aside time for our faith with our busy schedules. So here are 20 verses for every college student to have on hand when they are needed.

When you’re confused about God’s plan for you

“Jesus replied, “You don’t understand what I’m doing now, but someday you will.”” John 13:7

“I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7

When you need motivation

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29

“If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31

“Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize. Run so as to win.” 1 Corinthians 9:24

When you feel unloved or less beautiful

“Many are the women of proven worth, but you have excelled them all.” Proverbs 31:29

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 Peter 3:3-4

When you need a reminder

“God can restore what is broken and change it into something amazing. All you need is faith.” Joel 2:25

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight.” Proverbs 3:6-7

When there is a big moment ahead

“Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created.” Esther 4:14

“God is within her, she will not fail.” Psalms 46:5

When you are stressed

“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to this span of life?” Matthew 6:27

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may life you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself.” Matthew 6:34

When you are overthinking

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23