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As the calendar turns its page to a new year, many seek inspiration and guidance to embark on fresh beginnings with renewed hope and purpose.
What better source to draw wisdom from than the timeless verses of the Bible? New Year’s Day presents an opportune moment to reflect on profound scriptures that offer solace, motivation, and a spiritual compass for the journey ahead. In this article, we examine a selection of uplifting and relevant Bible verses to illuminate the path as we step into the promise of a new year.
New Year’s Day Bible verse
In the Bible, the theme of new beginnings is recurrent, symbolizing the opportunity for redemption, transformation, and spiritual rebirth. Scriptures such as Isaiah 43:19, which proclaims, “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” resonate with the idea of embracing a fresh start in the coming year. Let’s dig into our list of new year’s day Bible verse.
1. Scriptural Reflections for Renewal
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?”
2. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
3. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
4. Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
5. Ephesians 4:23-24
“Be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.”
6. Colossians 3:10
“Put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.”
7. Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
8. Revelation 21:5
“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!'”
9. Philippians 3:13-14
“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.”
10. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favour lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
2. Guidance for the New Year from Scripture
11. 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.”
12. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
13. 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.”
14. James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
15. Proverbs 16:9
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
16. Jeremiah 29:11
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'”
17. Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
18. Proverbs 4:7
“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”
19. 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.”
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.”
3. Biblical Resolutions
21. 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.”
22. Psalm 19:14
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
23. Colossians 3:1-2
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
24. Ephesians 5:15-16
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”
25. James 4:7-8
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God, and he will come near to you.”
26. Psalm 119:133
“Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.”
27. Romans 12:1-2
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
28. 1 Corinthians 10:31
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
29. Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
30. Micah 6:8
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
4. New Year’s Blessings
31. Numbers 6:24-26
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
32. Psalm 20:4
“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.”
33. Psalm 65:11
“You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.”
34. Jeremiah 29:11
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'”
35. 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.”
36. Psalm 118:24
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
37. Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
38. Psalm 34:8
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
39. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
40. Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love, he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
5. Starting the Year Right
41. Proverbs 16:3
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
42. Psalm 90:12
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
43. Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.”
44. Proverbs 19:21
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
45. James 1:22
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
46. Ecclesiastes 3:1
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
47. Psalm 143:8
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.”
48. Isaiah 30:21
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'”
49. Proverbs 3:6
“In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
50. Colossians 3:17
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
6. Prayerful Beginnings
51. Philippians 4:6-7
“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.”
52. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
53. Matthew 6:33
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
54. Jeremiah 33:3
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”
55. Psalm 5:3
“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”
56. Psalm 19:14
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
57. James 5:16
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
58. Colossians 4:2
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
59. Psalm 145:18
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
60. Ephesians 6:18
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
7. Scriptural Promises for a Blessed New Year
61. Jeremiah 29:11
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'”
62. Psalm 23:1-3
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.”
63. 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.”
64. Philippians 4:19
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
65. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
66. Psalm 37:4
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
67. 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.”
68. Deuteronomy 31:8
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Conclusion
May the wisdom imparted by these sacred words accompany us throughout the journey ahead, guiding our decisions, comforting our spirits, and instilling a sense of purpose in every step. As we face the unknown of the coming year, let the enduring truths encapsulated in these verses be a source of strength, encouragement, and unwavering faith. Here’s to a year filled with blessings, growth, and the timeless wisdom found in the verses that transcend time itself. Happy New Year!
