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! 🎉✨🙌
David Sokoine (Guest) on November 12, 2021
God love never fails.
Dorothy Mwakalindile (Guest) on November 10, 2021
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. – 1 Corinthians 16:13
Mary Kidata (Guest) on November 4, 2021
Romans 14:10-12 – "You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.' So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God."
Stephen Kangethe (Guest) on October 30, 2021
Such a powerful message! 💪 This quote is exactly what I needed to remind myself to stay strong and keep pushing forward, no matter the obstacles in my path. It’s easy to get discouraged when life doesn’t go as planned, but this message gave me a boost of confidence and renewed determination. I love how it’s not just inspiring, but also challenges me to think about my own strength and resilience. Thank you for this reminder!
Mwanaidi (Guest) on October 30, 2021
For the Lord your God is He who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you victory. – Deuteronomy 20:4
Halima (Guest) on October 28, 2021
Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. – Matthew 6:34
Monica Adhiambo (Guest) on October 22, 2021
Praise the Lord!
Jabir (Guest) on October 18, 2021
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. – 1 Chronicles 16:11
Alice Mrema (Guest) on October 6, 2021
This one really made me think.
Zainab (Guest) on October 5, 2021
Inspiring words, I’m sharing this! 🔗
Grace Mligo (Guest) on September 17, 2021
1 John 3:16-18 – "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."
Nancy Kabura (Guest) on September 6, 2021
Romans 8:5-6 – "Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace."
Lucy Mahiga (Guest) on August 30, 2021
For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. – Psalm 100:5
Mhina (Guest) on August 21, 2021
Galatians 3:26-28 – "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
Simon Kiprono (Guest) on August 19, 2021
A perfect boost for today. 🚀
Peter Mwambui (Guest) on August 19, 2021
This is so relatable! 👍
Josephine (Guest) on July 31, 2021
Faith is the assurance that God’s plan is better than your dreams. – Unknown
Henry Sokoine (Guest) on July 30, 2021
I needed this perspective.
Robert Okello (Guest) on July 24, 2021
Luke 15:20-24 – "So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate."
Abubakari (Guest) on July 14, 2021
James 3:13-18 – "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such ‘wisdom’ does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness."
Grace Njuguna (Guest) on July 6, 2021
Inspiring words, I’m sharing this!
Edward Lowassa (Guest) on July 3, 2021
It is not our faith but God’s faithfulness that makes all things possible. – Charles Spurgeon
Nancy Akumu (Guest) on July 2, 2021
Wow, so thought-provoking! 🧠
Dorothy Nkya (Guest) on June 29, 2021
Philippians 3:12-14 – "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 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."
Mwinyi (Guest) on June 28, 2021
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. – Romans 3:23
Hekima (Guest) on June 28, 2021
I’m definitely printing this out and hanging it on my wall.
Mhina (Guest) on June 15, 2021
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. – James 4:10
Betty Cheruiyot (Guest) on June 12, 2021
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4
Sultan (Guest) on June 9, 2021
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him. – Psalm 37:23
Anna Kibwana (Guest) on May 22, 2021
You are never alone; God is with you
Betty Kimaro (Guest) on May 21, 2021
Matthew 25:35-40 – "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’"
Victor Sokoine (Guest) on May 6, 2021
Trust in the Lord; He knows the way
Elizabeth Malima (Guest) on May 5, 2021
Luke 24:45-49 – "Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, 'This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.'"
Nassor (Guest) on April 21, 2021
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. – 1 Peter 3:15
Omari (Guest) on April 16, 2021
Adding this to my favorites! ❤️
Joseph Kiwanga (Guest) on April 14, 2021
You don’t need great faith; you need faith in a great God. – Unknown
Agnes Sumaye (Guest) on April 12, 2021
Faith is the quiet confidence that God is in control. – Unknown
Ruth Mtangi (Guest) on April 12, 2021
1 Corinthians 15:54-57 – "When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: 'Death has been swallowed up in victory.' 'Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?' The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Mchuma (Guest) on April 4, 2021
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."
Daniel Obura (Guest) on March 31, 2021
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7
Catherine Mkumbo (Guest) on March 26, 2021
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28
Ahmed (Guest) on March 26, 2021
Romans 8:5-6 – "Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace."
James Kawawa (Guest) on March 25, 2021
John 7:37-39 – "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, 'Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified."
Edwin Ndambuki (Guest) on March 16, 2021
Trust in His plan.
Samuel Were (Guest) on March 7, 2021
Love this, so inspiring!
Alice Wanjiru (Guest) on March 5, 2021
1 Peter 4:8-10 – "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."
Lydia Mahiga (Guest) on February 22, 2021
Faith grows stronger in trials
Hashim (Guest) on February 22, 2021
Matthew 25:14-18 – "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money."
Victor Sokoine (Guest) on February 18, 2021
Matthew 5:3-10 – "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
John Mwangi (Guest) on February 16, 2021
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end. – Lamentations 3:22
Paul Kamau (Guest) on February 10, 2021
Faith is the light that guides you through darkness. – Unknown
Janet Mwikali (Guest) on February 10, 2021
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Ramadhan (Guest) on January 31, 2021
1 Peter 1:13-16 – "Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'"
Joseph Njoroge (Guest) on January 25, 2021
Straight to the point, love it!
Patrick Mutua (Guest) on January 23, 2021
This quote is pure wisdom. 💡
Rose Amukowa (Guest) on January 16, 2021
Faith is believing in advance what only makes sense in reverse. – Philip Yancey
Samson Mahiga (Guest) on January 14, 2021
For we live by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
Baraka (Guest) on January 10, 2021
Short but so impactful!
Victor Kimario (Guest) on January 6, 2021
He replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.’ – Luke 11:28
John Lissu (Guest) on December 31, 2020
Romans 14:7-9 – "For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living."