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13 Bible Verses For The College Student Struggling With Stress

You are not alone.

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13 Bible Verses For The College Student Struggling With Stress
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It's that time of year when college is kicking your butt. You are probably stressed to the max with trying to balance everything you have going on. Your planner has no room left and you can barely stay on top of your assignments. Breathe and take a minute to read these bible verses. You are not alone.


1. 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."

2. Philippians 4:6-7

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus"

3. Romans 8:31

"If God is for us, who can be against us?"

4. Psalm 16:8

"I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken."

5. Psalm 61:3

"From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge."

6. Psalm 94:13

"When my anxious inner thoughts become overwhelming, your comfort encourages me."

7. Isaiah 40:30-31

"Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

8. Matthew 6:34

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

9. 1 Peter 5:7

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."

10. James 1:2-4

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

11. John 15:4-5

"Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

12. Joshua 1:9

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

13. Malachi 4:2

"But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall."


College life can be hard but God is with you and you will get through it. I believe in you.


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