We find ourselves at the threshold of contemplation and expectation as the year draws to a close. Sending our loved ones well wishes and deeply felt sentiments during these times of change becomes crucial.
What more fitting means of communicating these feelings than through the profound and ageless language found in the Bible? We’ve carefully chosen these New Year Bible passages for cards in an effort to capture the spirit of spiritual resonance, joy, and the turning of the year.
Come explore these verses that convey a deeper sense of purpose and spiritual guidance for the upcoming year, in addition to expressing our best wishes.
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New Year Bible Verses for Cards
1. Isaiah 43:18-19
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
2. Psalm 65:11
“You crown the year with your bounty; your carts overflow with abundance.”
3. 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.”
4. Philippians 3:13-14
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
5. Psalm 20:4
“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.”
6. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
7. Proverbs 16:3
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
8. Isaiah 40:31
“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.”
9. Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
10. Psalm 118:24
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
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11. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
12. Colossians 3:23-24
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
13. Psalm 37:4
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
14. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
15. Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
16. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Do everything in love.”
17. Psalm 37:23-24
“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”
18. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
19. Proverbs 16:9
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
20. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
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21. 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.”
22. Ecclesiastes 3:1
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”
23. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
24. 2 Corinthians 4:16
“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.”
25. Isaiah 40:28-31
“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might, he increases strength.”
26. Psalm 90:12
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.”
27. Revelation 21:5
“And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ Also, he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.'”
28. Romans 8:18
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”
29. Joel 2:25
“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you.”
30. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
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31. Numbers 6:24-26
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”
32. Deuteronomy 28:2
“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God.”
33. Psalm 19:14
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
34. James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
35. Ephesians 3:20-21
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
36. Psalm 23:1-3
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.”
37. Philippians 4:19
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
38. 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.”
39. Romans 15:5
“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.”
40. 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.”
New Year Bible Verses for Personal Growth
41. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.”
42. Ephesians 4:22-24
“To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.”
43. Colossians 3:10
“Put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.”
44. Romans 12:1-2
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 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.”
45. Psalm 51:12
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.”
46. 1 Peter 5:10
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”
47. 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.”
48. Psalm 51:17
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.”
49. 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.”
50. Philippians 1:6
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
Feel free to adapt these verses for your New Year cards or share them with others to spread inspiration and encouragement.
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51. Jeremiah 33:3
“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.”
52. 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.”
53. Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.”
54. Proverbs 16:9
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”
55. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
56. Matthew 6:33
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
57. Psalm 37:7
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!”
58. Proverbs 3:6
“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
59. 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.”
60. Psalm 23:6
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Conclusion
As we bid farewell to one year and warmly welcome another, let these New Year Bible verses resonate in the hearts of both sender and recipient. Whether these verses find a place in a cherished card or linger in the corners of your thoughts, may their messages of hope, renewal, and faith accompany you throughout the coming year.
In the exchange of these meaningful words, we embrace the opportunity to not only wish happiness but to share the timeless wisdom and blessings encapsulated in the sacred scriptures.
May the verses chosen for these cards be a source of inspiration, comfort, and joy, weaving a tapestry of grace that accompanies us on the journey of the unfolding year. Wishing you a New Year filled with God’s love, purpose, and abundant blessings.
