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9 Things You Need To Hear During Finals Week

Encouragement from the Lord is the only true peace we can feel during these stressful times.

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The semester has absolutely flown by, and now we are back in the horrible week known as finals week. No amount of studying ever feels like enough, and we are putting a lot of stress on ourselves. The pressure to be perfect is at an all-time high, and in reality, that pressure is mostly self-inflicted. We get caught up in who we are based on how well we do on a test, but our true value has nothing to do with our grades, even if it does feel good to make an A in a class. Despite being told that "everything is going to be OK," some encouragement from the Lord is the only true peace we can feel during these stressful times. And at the end of the day, everything we are doing should be for His glory.

1. Luke 21:19

"Stand firm, and you will win life."

2. Psalm 94:19

"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy."

3. Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

4. Philippians 4:6-7

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

5. Romans 8:28

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

6. Isaiah 40:31

"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."

7. Psalm 16:8

"I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken."

8. Isaiah 41:10

"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand."

9. Proverbs 16:3

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

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