Bible quotations to begin a new year

Here are some Bible quotations that can be inspiring and thought-provoking as you begin a new year:

  1. "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." - Jeremiah 29:11
  2. "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
  3. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
  4. "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." - Romans 8:28
  5. "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." - Proverbs 3:5-6
  6. "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." - 2 Timothy 1:7
  7. "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
  8. "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:7
  9. "You will show me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." - Psalm 16:11
  10. "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope." - Romans 15:4
  11. "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28
  12. "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." - Ezekiel 36:26
  13. "For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people." - 1 Corinthians 14:33
  14. "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13
  15. "For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out." - Romans 7:18

These Bible quotations can be a great way to start the new year, reminding you of God's love, guidance, and promises. May they inspire and encourage you as you begin this new chapter in your life.