Psalm 46:5

My transition to college has been filled with anxiety, loneliness, sadness, tears, and regret. After about five days of waking up in my college dorm room and wanting nothing more than to fall back asleep so I could escape my demons, I found a verse to meditate on, Psalm 46:5.

"God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns."

Pretty perfect verse for someone who struggles with gut-wrenching anxiety when they wake up. Yet, even after reading this verse, I didn't understand that this verse is a motto to live by during this rough transition. So, last night before I went to bed, I prayed a long prayer and my last words were "God will help her when morning dawns". And I know, those words are hard to believe when it feels like nothing is going to calm the storm raging inside of you, but it worked. I woke up and my first thought was "God will help her when morning dawns". I cannot stress how powerful our words are, especially when they are directed towards our heavenly Father. Even a slight whisper has the power to move mountains.

In addition to the power I found in my words, I was reassured that God doesn't want me to live in sadness or anxiety. He's sent me to this campus to thrive. I am here to grow in who I am and what I was created for. Life will still be hard, some days are so hard for me I just want to lock myself in my room. That is normal. However, it's important to remember who I belong to and who I am. I've got the Creator of everything on my side. If my God is for me, then who can be against me? I did find my people and I found a group to do life with. I found my home here on campus and a church I know get to call my own. God blessed me and I wouldn't give this up for anything.

A little verse to leave with you. It comes from Psalm 118:5-6a:

"In my distress, I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear."

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P E A C E by Hillsong Young & Free

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What verse or verses have you been meditating on?

How have they helped you grow in God's love and His peace?