We're all stressed, and by "we" I mean all college students
From the freshman that are entering a whole new world, the students in the midst of their college careers, and the seniors that are about to move on after this school year, this article is for you. There are those nights I'm up until it's morning, trying to balance good grades and a social life, and wishing there was more time in a day.
It may feel intimidating, overwhelming, or just plain undoable at times but how awesome is it we can always look up to Him? No matter how bad you're stressing about that one test or feeling like your life is a mess His word shows calmness in the storm. Here are some bible verses that He is right there with you, every step of the way.
For when you fear the future
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future" Jeremiah 29:11
It may be scary not knowing what the future holds for that certain career, relationship, or how things will pan out. He reminds us that his plan holds nothing but happiness for our futures.
For when you need peace
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with Thanksgiving, present your requests to God" -Philippians 4:6
Being anxious about a number of things can be totally normal as a college student. Looking at the positives and praying for peace can cancel out all anxiety about anything that is happening in our lives.
For when you need guidance
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep you over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." -Isaiah 43:2
When you're going through the motions, highs and lows, God is always there. He is there to lift us up through the bad times and be there for the good.
For when you feel overwhelmed
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth" -Pslam 46:10
Be still and know that his presence is enough through anything. During your worst struggles, He is right there with you.
For when you need strength
"Cast your anxiety on Him for he cares for You" -1 Peter 5:7
Strength to get through your exams, strength to be okay after a heartache, or just strength for your daily life. He is a rock and can always be supportive through it all.
Writing these scriptures down and looking at them really helps look at all the different ways God supports us. College can be a hard time with many trials but looking at the way God is with us can make any college student look at the perspective in a way He would want us too. In church the other Sunday I wrote down "where God guides, He provides"; He has a plan and it is to support us through anything!
