I'm going to be honest: finals have brought me an extra measure of anxiety this semester. Yes, I am always nervous about tests, but there is definitely added stress with having to take exams online and navigating through online lectures and technical issues! It has been such a strange end to my second semester of nursing school. Whenever I am tempted to feel overwhelmed with anxiety, I like to read over these Bible verses to recenter my thoughts on what is true. I pray that they are encouraging to all of you as you finish this semester strong!
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7)
"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6)
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7)
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men" (Colossians 3:23)
"When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet" (Proverbs 3:24)
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint" (Isaiah 40:31)
"For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose" (Philippians 2:13)
"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me" (2 Corinthians 12:9)
“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him" (James 1:5)
It's hard to believe, but this semester is almost behind us! Someday soon we'll all be back on campus, and this craziness will feel like a blur. Until then, I am reading these verses over and over again and focusing on the real reason why I am doing this. I want to be the very best nurse I can be, and these exams are helping me do just that!
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