10 Pocket Prayers for the College Student

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

So, let’s temper your thoughts and put your heart comfortable today as you head back to high school. Whether that is your first yr and you’re venturing removed from home, or you’re heading back to your final chapter and eagerly seeing the finish line. The excellent news is that God is in the small print and orchestrating this beautiful season of your life. Just turn to Him and trust He will lead you on the suitable path and provide you with perseverance and discernment. 

As just a few wiser (and older) friends might say, among the only ways they embraced and endured these precious years were to carry 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 once 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 provide you with peace and a spot to lean into God’s guarantees. You can print them out and place them around your dorm room or just whisper them up when the time arises. May they draw you close up to the Father and remind you that He has big plans to your life, and this a part of the journey is merely the start!

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