Category: College Ministry

“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” (Proverbs 4:23 NLT) “Oh that they had such a heart in them, that they would fear Me and keep all My commandments always, that it may be well with them and with their sons forever!”  (Deuteronomy 5:29 NASB) Dating relationships are… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 15: {Dating Relationships}

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” (Exodus 20:12 NIV) “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 14: {Relationships with Family}

“And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God.” (1 Samuel 23:16 NIV) “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17 NIV) God created us to be relational beings.  He created us to need each other.  Through the next few devotions, we’ll focus in on… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 13: {Relationships with Friends}

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB) At some point in every student’s college career, they will likely mess up or be hurt by someone.  Something may happen that can’t be undone or they will either experience… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 12: {Forgiveness}

The previous prayer guide talked about peace.  One of my favorite passages in Philippians shows us where peace can be found: “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 11: {‘Whatever’ Thoughts}

“The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.” (Psalm 29:11 NIV) “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27 NIV) Peace.  As the… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 10: {Peace}

“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” (Colossians 3:1-2 ESV) “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 9: {Heavenly Priorities}

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”  (1 Corinthians 16:13 NIV) “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”  (Joshua 1:9 NASB) We mentioned a few prayer guides ago some of… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 8: {Courage}

“This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.”  (Jeremiah 6:16 NIV) NYC is sometimes known as “the city that never sleeps.”  I’m pretty sure that phrase could also… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 7: {Rest}

“We who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf.” (Hebrews 6:18b-20a NIV) “May the God of hope… Continue reading College Prayer Guide 6: {Hope}