Myspace Friend writes..
Hello,I was wondering could you all give me some advice or guidance. I am a college student and sometimes all the work can get overwhelming. It's like I have a big burdon on my shoulders. I have applied to another university to be closer to my family and spend less money on transportation. The university that I applied to is hard to get in. Could you all tell me scriptures to read to keep me motivated during school and confidence of getting accepted into the new university. I want to be accepted into the school so bad but sometimes I have my doubts, but I always say if I pray about it I shouldnt be worried about just leave it in his hands.
Reply...
You have already prayed about it now you have to trust God. He is in control and He will work everything out for your good. If it is meant for you to be at that new school you will be there. He will make it possible. However if it is not His will then He will close that door.
Either way you just need to trust Him no matter what. Don't be anxious or worried about this. It will only rob you of your peace and joy. You can have peace while you wait for the response. You can have peace because you know that God is for you no matter what.
Here are some scriptures that come to mind.
Philippians 4:6-7 (Amplified Bible)
6Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition ([a]definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. 7And God's peace [shall be yours, that [b]tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall [c]garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 5:7 (New Living Translation)
7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]"
I used to worry and have anxiety about everything. I have been freed from that because I know that:
Ø When I cry he answers me. (Ps. 34:4,6)
Ø He frees me from all my fears. (Ps. 34:4)
Ø Our Lord guards and rescues all who reverence Him (Ps:7)
Ø If I reverence Him I will have everything I need and never lack any good thing. (Ps: 9)
Ø His mercies shower down on me because I trust in Him. (Ps:8)
Ø The Lord hears me when I call to him for help, and saves me out of all my troubles.” (Ps. 34:17)
Be encouraged God is with you and sees your turmoil. He is sad that you are in this state and wants you to let go of this burden and let Him carry all of your burdens.I will be praying for you sister..
God Bless you,
Trophy of Grace
P.S.
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