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Encouragement for the New Year: 15 Bible Verses for Fresh Beginnings
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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com
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! 🎉✨🙌
John 8:12 – "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"
👥Nyota
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Mar 30, 2018
Such a positive message! 🌞
👥Mtumwa
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Mar 29, 2018
Wow, this really hit home.
👥Edward Chepkoech
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Mar 26, 2018
John 8:12 – "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"
👥Elizabeth Malima
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Mar 24, 2018
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. – Psalm 9:9
👥Alex Nyamweya
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Mar 22, 2018
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. – Romans 8:1
👥Moses Kipkemboi
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Mar 21, 2018
Love the simplicity and wisdom here.
👥Francis Njeru
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Mar 18, 2018
Matthew 6:25-27 – "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?"
👥Elijah Mutua
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Mar 5, 2018
Timely reminder, thank you! ⏰ I didn’t realize how much I needed to hear this today. Sometimes, we get so caught up in our daily lives that we forget the bigger picture, and this quote helped me pause and reflect on what truly matters. It’s such a timely reminder to stay grounded and focused on what’s important. I’ll be carrying this message with me throughout the day, and I’m sure it will continue to inspire me in the days to come.
👥John Lissu
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Mar 4, 2018
Acts 17:24-28 – "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.'"
👥Yusra
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Mar 3, 2018
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. – John 16:33
👥Rose Lowassa
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Mar 2, 2018
John 1:14-17 – "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, 'This is the one I spoke about when I said, "He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me."' Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ."
👥Monica Adhiambo
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Feb 28, 2018
Let your faith be bigger than your fears
👥Anthony Kariuki
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Feb 28, 2018
Faith can move mountains
👥Betty Kimaro
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Feb 18, 2018
1 Peter 1:3-5 – "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."
👥Michael Mboya
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Feb 11, 2018
This quote sums up exactly what I’ve been feeling lately!
👥Khadija
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Feb 6, 2018
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! – Psalm 31:24
👥Tabu
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Feb 1, 2018
Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God. – A.W. Tozer
👥Peter Tibaijuka
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Jan 31, 2018
Faith is not just believing in God but believing God. – Unknown
👥Rahim
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Jan 28, 2018
When faith replaces doubt, miracles happen. – Unknown
👥Robert Ndunguru
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Jan 25, 2018
I can’t believe how much this quote resonates with my current situation.
👥Abubakar
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Jan 13, 2018
Romans 5:1-5 – "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."
👥Mwanaisha
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Jan 9, 2018
Faith is like Wi-Fi, it’s invisible but it has the power to connect you to what you need. – Unknown
👥Lucy Mahiga
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Jan 7, 2018
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. – Joshua 1:9
👥Arifa
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Jan 6, 2018
Faith is the courage to face uncertainty with the assurance that God is in control. – Unknown
👥Zakia
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Jan 3, 2018
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 – "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."
👥Lucy Mahiga
Guest
Dec 31, 2017
The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7
👥Patrick Akech
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Dec 31, 2017
John 14:23-27 – "Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me. All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.’"
👥Nora Kidata
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Dec 30, 2017
Faith is trusting God even when you don’t understand His plan. – Unknown
👥John Mushi
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Dec 23, 2017
Faith is a living, daring confidence in God's grace. – Martin Luther
👥Selemani
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Dec 10, 2017
We know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. – Romans 5:3-4
👥Jackson Makori
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Dec 7, 2017
This one really hit home. I’m going to share it with my friends.
👥Mwanaisha
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Dec 6, 2017
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. – 2 Corinthians 4:18
👥Tabitha Okumu
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Dec 2, 2017
John 3:16-18 – "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. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son."
👥Jacob Kiplangat
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Dec 1, 2017
Walk by faith, not by sight
👥Nashon
Guest
Nov 27, 2017
Inspiring words, thank you! 🙏✨ I can’t tell you how much I appreciate stumbling upon this today. It’s such a beautiful reminder of how powerful words can be in shaping our outlook on life. I was feeling a bit down, but after reading this quote, I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. It’s like a breath of fresh air, reminding me to stay strong and positive in the face of adversity. Truly inspiring—thank you so much for posting this!
👥Samson Mahiga
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Nov 18, 2017
Faith enables us to see God’s will even in the darkest of times. – Unknown
👥Mwanaisha
Guest
Nov 4, 2017
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 – "Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple."
👥Edwin Ndambuki
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Nov 2, 2017
So simple, yet profound.
👥Thomas Mwakalindile
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Nov 1, 2017
Stay strong in the Lord.
👥Margaret Mahiga
Guest
Oct 30, 2017
So much truth in this! 🌟
👥Jamal
Guest
Oct 30, 2017
Acts 17:24-28 – "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.'"
👥Zawadi
Guest
Oct 28, 2017
I’ve never thought about it this way before. This quote opened my eyes!
👥Robert Okello
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Oct 26, 2017
Faith believes the impossible because it sees the invisible. – Unknown
👥Saidi
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Oct 24, 2017
Faith is seeing God’s light in the midst of the darkest storm. – Unknown
👥Agnes Sumaye
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Oct 17, 2017
Keep believing, even when it's hard to see the way
👥Mzee
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Oct 16, 2017
Hebrews 11:1-3 – "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith, we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."
👥Kheri
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Oct 13, 2017
2 Timothy 1:7-10 – "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel."
👥Jane Muthui
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Oct 7, 2017
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1
👥Hekima
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Oct 3, 2017
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
👥Sarah Karani
Guest
Sep 21, 2017
Faith is taking God at His word. – Anonymous
👥Elijah Mutua
Guest
Sep 20, 2017
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1
👥Mwajuma
Guest
Sep 19, 2017
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. – Matthew 18:20
👥Rose Mwinuka
Guest
Sep 13, 2017
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."
👥Elizabeth Malima
Guest
Sep 9, 2017
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding
👥Edward Chepkoech
Guest
Sep 8, 2017
Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark. – Rabindranath Tagore
👥Catherine Naliaka
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Sep 4, 2017
The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. – Psalm 145:17
👥Sumaya
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Sep 1, 2017
Faith grows by stretching, not by comfort. – Unknown
👥Anna Malela
Guest
Aug 6, 2017
Mercy triumphs over judgment
👥Lucy Mahiga
Guest
Aug 6, 2017
There is hope for a future, for God knows the plans He has for you
