Navigating College Life: Tips for Coping with Stress
I've discovered a wonderful way to cope with stress - by keeping a reflection journal or a walk through faith journal. As you can see in the illustration below, it's been an incredibly helpful tool for me.
The instructions are quite straightforward! Simply reflect on the Bible verse that resonates with or encourages you. If you're new to walking in faith, journaling, or Bible study, don't worry. Below, I've provided ten Bible verses for you to choose from.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him." - Psalm 28:7
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2
"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." - Romans 8:28
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." - John 14:1
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." - Galatians 5:22-23
"I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
Note: This is how I cope with my stress, but it may not work for everyone. My story and values involve reconnecting with God.
YouVersion App~ I love how this app enhances my daily devotional with its Bible verse generator and resonating illustrations.
Oh, how wonderful it is to share with you my daily routine of using the YouVersion and NIV App! These amazing tools guide me through my day and bring messages from the heavens above that are tailored just for me. If you ever experience this phenomenon, simply use the word that resonates with you, as it's likely that the heavens above are communicating with you too! This word becomes a bridge that reconnects us to God, not just through gaining knowledge from the word, but by truly living it out in our daily lives. The Holy Bible is full of wisdom and provides a blueprint for us to live according to God's will and purpose. It's a true blessing to have access to such divine guidance, don't you think?
NIV App~ I love how this app provides a daily Bible verse. I also own two physical NIV Bibles.
Guidelines To Set Up Widget
I completely understand how daunting it can be to figure out where to begin studying the Word or finding a meaningful verse to reflect upon. That's why I've found an amazing solution that helps me stay connected to the eternal Word - setting up two Bible apps as widgets on my iPhone. It's a simple process, and I'm happy to share the guidelines on how to set it up with you below.
iPhone Users:
Android Users: