Life can be pretty stressful, especially now, in the season of post-midterm depression, college application overload, and more. Here are 5 verses/quotes that give me some peace and encouragement that you can read in less than 5 minutes.

1. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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.” Philippians 4:6-7

(That's my all time fav, hands down.)

2. "God give us the grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, the courage to change the things that should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other." -Reinhold Niebuhr

3. “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.” James 1:2-4

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

5. “Though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us does not.”-CS Lewis

Maybe I'm writing this more for myself than anyone else, but just let me say this:

Thank God that we have such an awesome God who is with us through all times (to clarify, by this I meant ALL TIMES). Take a deep breath, take time with Him, and take heart.