Throughout my life I've found that I read my Bible more when I'm going through something challenging. I know it's important to seek God every day no matter what circumstances you're in, but starting college really pushed me to do that even more. It's such a drastic change, and I know I'm not the only one who has days that feel lonely, stressful, and completely overwhelming. In the past few months, I've been in God's word more than I used to be, and that really makes a difference. Here are some verses that encourage me, and I hope they do the same for you!

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The Lord is our Shepherd, and we're his sheep. If we allow Him to lead us, we don't have to worry and our lives will be at peace.

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I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. ~Psalm 16:8

This one is on a notecard where I can see it every day because it gives me so much assurance to face whatever comes next.

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It’s so easy to do things with a motive to receive approval from others, and this verse helps remind me who I’m serving. This brings joy and purpose to whatever you’re doing, even work that seems meaningless or tedious.

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

~Matthew 6:34

Lots of nights, I lie in bed unable to relax because of thoughts rushing through my head of all the things I have to do the next day. Remembering that God is in control of everything is what helps me relax and stop worrying.

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When you can’t be sure if anything else is true, God’s word is the one place you can go to for an answer.

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Rejoice in each day and live it to the fullest because it's a gift from God!