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11 Bible Verses To Lean On When God Challenges You This Semester

“Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” Matthew 19:16

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11 Bible Verses To Lean On When God Challenges You This Semester
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College is hard.

Whoever says its easy is probably living under a rock. Much like the rest of the human population, college kids are often times lonely, stressed, or anxious about the daily aspects of college life.

A good place to find the answers to life's daily challenges would be turning to the Bible. Through the word of God, one can find happiness, peace and triumph even. When it comes to college students going through the transitioning of living at home to living alone, studying for finals, worry about GPA and grades - it can be hard.

re are 11 bible verses to get you through college.

1. When you're worried about the future.


“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6.

2. When you are looking for peace.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27.

3. When you're feeling sad.

I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD.” Psalms 40:1-3

4.When you have questions.

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

5.When you're anxious.

"We don't have to be anxious when we can freely talk with God about our needs. We can cry out to Him for help and He will hear us." Philippians 4:6

6.When you need a reminder to be humble.

"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." Philippians 2:3

7.When you feel tempted.

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind.And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

8.When you are tired.

“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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-29

9.When you experience grief.


"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4

10.When you fear the future

"Leave your troubles with the Lord, and he will defend you; he never lets honest people be defeated." Psalms 55:22

11.When you're happy.

"Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalms 37:4



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