Encouragement for the New Year: 15 Bible Verses for Fresh Beginnings 🌟✨
As we stand at the threshold of a brand new year, it's only natural to feel excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead. This is a perfect time to seek guidance in the words of the Bible, and allow them to infuse our hearts with hope and inspiration. Let us embark on this journey of fresh beginnings, armed with 15 powerful Bible verses that will guide us through the highs and lows, reminding us of God's unwavering love and guidance.
1️⃣ "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
2️⃣ "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
3️⃣ "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17
4️⃣ "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." - Romans 12:2
5️⃣ "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." - Isaiah 40:31
6️⃣ "The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." - Lamentations 3:22-23
7️⃣ "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
8️⃣ "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." - 2 Corinthians 5:17
9️⃣ "Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established." - Proverbs 16:3
🔟 "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
1️⃣1️⃣ "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
1️⃣2️⃣ "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." - Matthew 6:33
1️⃣3️⃣ "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9
1️⃣4️⃣ "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39
1️⃣5️⃣ "And we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and anyone who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in them." - 1 John 4:16
As we meditate on these verses, let us remember the extraordinary life of Jesus, who showed us the way to live in love and faith. Just as Jesus taught us to trust in God's plan and love unconditionally, may we find strength in his teachings and example. 🙏❤️
Embrace this new year with open arms, knowing that God is by your side, ready to guide you through every step. May your journey be filled with joy, peace, and blessings, and may you draw closer to God in every moment. May your fresh beginning be a testament to the power of God's love and grace in your life. Happy New Year, and may God bless you abundantly! 🎉✨🙌
Ruth Kibona (Guest) on May 2, 2015
For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives. – Hebrews 12:6
Nahida (Guest) on April 26, 2015
Love the simplicity and wisdom here. 🌿
David Kawawa (Guest) on April 25, 2015
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ."
Rose Lowassa (Guest) on April 20, 2015
Beautiful and meaningful quote.
David Kawawa (Guest) on April 15, 2015
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16
David Nyerere (Guest) on April 13, 2015
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. – Hebrews 10:35
Salma (Guest) on April 5, 2015
Faith is not about everything turning out okay, but being okay no matter how things turn out. – Anonymous
Christopher Oloo (Guest) on April 3, 2015
Hope is the anchor for the soul
James Mduma (Guest) on April 3, 2015
Ephesians 5:1-2 – "Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."
Hawa (Guest) on March 28, 2015
Hebrews 12:1-3 – "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."
Yahya (Guest) on March 25, 2015
Philippians 3:20-21 – "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."
Peter Mugendi (Guest) on March 15, 2015
The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. – Hebrews 13:6
Fredrick Mutiso (Guest) on March 8, 2015
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. – 1 John 1:7
Linda Karimi (Guest) on March 4, 2015
John 16:32-33 – "A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. 'I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.'"
Edward Chepkoech (Guest) on March 3, 2015
Matthew 7:7-8 – "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
Christopher Oloo (Guest) on March 3, 2015
1 Timothy 2:1-4 – "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."
James Malima (Guest) on January 31, 2015
If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, nothing will be impossible for you. – Matthew 17:20
Aziza (Guest) on January 21, 2015
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 6:23
Simon Kiprono (Guest) on January 18, 2015
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."
David Nyerere (Guest) on January 7, 2015
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words."