As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it is a time for reflection, renewal, and anticipation. The start of a fresh year often brings with it a sense of hope, opportunity, and the possibility for positive change.
For many, it’s also a time to turn to their faith for guidance and inspiration. In this post, we will explore a selection of Bible verses that offer wisdom, encouragement, and spiritual insight to help you navigate the journey of the new year.
These Bible Verses For The New Year touch upon various aspects of life, faith, and personal growth, providing a foundation upon which to build your resolutions and aspirations for the year ahead.
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65 Bible Verses For The New Year
1. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
2. Isaiah 43:18-19
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
3. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
4. Lamentations 3:22-23
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
5. Philippians 3:13-14
“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
6. Romans 12:2
“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 good and acceptable and perfect.”
7. Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
8. Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.”
9. Proverbs 16:3
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
10. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Guiding Scriptures to Kickstart Your New Year
11. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
12. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
13. James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
14. Psalm 16:8
“I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.”
15. Proverbs 4:23
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”
16. Matthew 6:33
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
17. Ephesians 5:15-16
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil.”
18. Colossians 3:23-24
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
19. Psalm 90:12
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.”
20. Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Faith-Building Bible Passages for the Year Ahead
21. Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
22. Romans 10:17
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
23. Mark 11:24
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
24. 2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
25. Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
26. Matthew 17:20
“He said to them, ‘Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.'”
27. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxieties on him because he cares for you.”
28. Romans 12:3
“For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.”
29. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
30. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Finding Hope and Purpose: New Year Bible Verses
31. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
32. Proverbs 16:9
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”
33. Psalm 37:4
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
34. Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
35. Psalm 139:16
“Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.”
36. Ephesians 2:10
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
37. Proverbs 19:21
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.”
38. Psalm 20:4
“May he grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans!”
39. Isaiah 58:11
“And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.”
40. Romans 12:2
“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 good and acceptable and perfect.”
Reflecting on God’s Promises: New Year Scriptures
41. Numbers 23:19
“God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?”
42. 2 Peter 1:4
“By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.”
43. Isaiah 40:31
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
44. Psalm 119:114
“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.”
45. 2 Corinthians 1:20
“For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.”
46. Romans 4:20-21
“No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.”
47. Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
48. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
49. Hebrews 10:23
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”
50. 2 Timothy 2:13
“If we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself.”
Resolutions Rooted in God’s Word: New Year Bible Quotes
51. Psalm 119:11
“I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
52. Psalm 19:14
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
53. James 4:7-8
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”
54. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
55. 1 Corinthians 10:31
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
56. Colossians 3:17
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
57. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
58. Matthew 6:33
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
59. Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
60. Joshua 24:15
“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Encouraging Verses to Embrace in the New Year from the Bible
61. Psalm 121:7-8
“The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.”
62. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
63. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
64. Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
65. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Conclusion
As we conclude our exploration of these meaningful Bible verses for the New Year, we are reminded of the timeless wisdom, hope, and guidance that the Scriptures offer.
As you embark on this new chapter of life, may these verses serve as a guiding light, reminding you of the promises, grace, and purpose that faith can bring to your journey. Embrace the opportunities, face the challenges, and hold fast to your faith as you step into the year ahead, knowing that you are not alone in your pursuit of a fulfilling and spiritually rich life.
