As we step into a new year, there’s no better foundation than God’s Word. January 1st marks not just a change on the calendar, but an opportunity for spiritual renewal, fresh commitment, and divine guidance for the journey ahead.
This collection of 37 Bible verses has been carefully selected to inspire, encourage, and ground you as you begin 2026. These scriptures speak to themes essential for a new beginning: God’s faithfulness, His plans for your future, strength for challenges ahead, wisdom for decisions, hope in uncertainty, and the promise of His constant presence.
Whether you’re setting goals, seeking direction, or simply wanting to start the year rooted in faith, these verses offer timeless truth and practical encouragement. Consider meditating on one each day, journaling your reflections, or sharing them with loved ones as you all embark on this new chapter together.
Beginning the New Year with God’s Word
As the calendar turns to January 1st, 2026, we stand at the threshold of a brand-new year—365 fresh days filled with possibility, promise, and purpose. There’s something sacred about new beginnings, and what better way to start than by anchoring ourselves in the eternal truth of Scripture?
This collection of 37 Bible verses has been thoughtfully gathered to guide you into the new year with wisdom, hope, and divine perspective. Each verse serves as a spiritual compass, pointing you toward God’s character, His promises, and His faithful presence in every season of life.
New Beginnings & Fresh Starts
2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Revelation 21:5 – “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.'”
Trust & Guidance
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.'”
Psalm 37:5 – “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this.”
Strength & Courage
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.”
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.”
Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Hope & Faith
Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
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.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8 – “But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.”
Psalm 42:11 – “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
1 Peter 1:3 – “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.”
God’s Presence & Promises
Matthew 28:20 – “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
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.”
Psalm 139:7-8 – “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.”
2 Peter 1:4 – “Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.”
Joshua 21:45 – “Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.”
Wisdom & Purpose
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.”
Proverbs 16:9 – “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.”
Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
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.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
Peace & Joy
John 14:27 – “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.”
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.”
Nehemiah 8:10 – “Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
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.”
Closing Reflection
Psalm 90:17 – “May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.”
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.”
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father,
As I stand at the beginning of this new year, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and expectation. Thank You for the gift of a fresh start, for new mercies that greet me every morning, and for Your faithfulness that never wavers.
Lord, I invite You into every day of 2026. Be the foundation upon which I build my plans, the wisdom that guides my decisions, and the strength that sustains me through every challenge. Help me to trust You completely, even when the path ahead is unclear.
Give me courage to step boldly into the purposes You have prepared for me. Grant me wisdom to discern Your will and the faith to follow wherever You lead. When I am weak, remind me that Your strength is made perfect in my weakness.
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