The college years are some of the most memorable and exciting years of your life! It truly is an honor and blessing to be able to expand your academic abilities, chase after your dreams and goals, and experience opportunities like never before! That said, the transition can also come with unexpected and emerging challenges. Navigating these years and experiencing the dynamic and diverse environment that a college campus’ brings is powerful and humbling. 

So, let’s temper your thoughts and put your heart at ease today as you head back to school. Whether this is your first year and you are venturing far from home, or you are heading back for your final chapter and eagerly seeing the finish line. The good news is that God is in the details and orchestrating this beautiful season of your life. Just turn to Him and trust He will lead you on the right path and give you perseverance and discernment. 

As a few wiser (and older) friends might say, some of the only ways they embraced and endured these precious years were to hold on to their faith and whisper up prayers on the whim. So, with that, I invite you to take a deep breath, pause, and pray. 

Below are ten pocket prayers and verses to lift up when you feel anxious, overwhelmed, discouraged, or defeated. The pressures can easily mount up and take their toll, but I hope these go-to verses and prayers give you peace and a place to lean into God’s promises. You can print them out and place them around your dorm room or simply whisper them up when the time arises. May they draw you close to the Father and remind you that He has big plans for your life, and this part of the journey is merely the beginning!

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