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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 πβ¨
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.
1οΈβ£ "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
2οΈβ£ "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
3οΈβ£ "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17
4οΈβ£ "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 isβhis good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2
5οΈβ£ "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
6οΈβ£ "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
7οΈβ£ "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
8οΈβ£ "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
9οΈβ£ "Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established." - Proverbs 16:3
π "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
1οΈβ£1οΈβ£ "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
1οΈβ£2οΈβ£ "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." - Matthew 6:33
1οΈβ£3οΈβ£ "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
1οΈβ£4οΈβ£ "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
1οΈβ£5οΈβ£ "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. πβ€οΈ
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! πβ¨π
I love how quotes can speak so deeply with just a few words.
π₯Nahida
Guest
Nov 21, 2020
1 Corinthians 12:12-14 β "Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one bodyβwhether Jews or Gentiles, slave or freeβand we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many."
π₯Paul Kamau
Guest
Nov 20, 2020
James 4:7-10 β "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."
π₯Betty Kimaro
Guest
Nov 19, 2020
Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains
π₯Mwagonda
Guest
Nov 15, 2020
Just perfectβso motivating! π
π₯Catherine Naliaka
Guest
Nov 15, 2020
Romans 14:10-12 β "You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before Godβs 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."
π₯Salma
Guest
Nov 15, 2020
Matthew 22:37-40 β "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
π₯Jane Muthoni
Guest
Nov 14, 2020
Galatians 6:7-9 β "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
π₯Hashim
Guest
Nov 13, 2020
Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them. β Mahalia Jackson
π₯Rose Kiwanga
Guest
Oct 22, 2020
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see
π₯Christopher Oloo
Guest
Oct 13, 2020
This really resonates with me. π¬
π₯Samson Mahiga
Guest
Oct 9, 2020
This one speaks volumes! π£
π₯Robert Ndunguru
Guest
Oct 3, 2020
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers will be able to separate us from the love of God. β Romans 8:38-39
π₯Neema
Guest
Sep 26, 2020
Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light. β Helen Keller
π₯Paul Ndomba
Guest
Sep 10, 2020
Luke 12:33-34 β "Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
π₯Sarafina
Guest
Sep 6, 2020
The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. β 2 Thessalonians 3:3
π₯Mary Mrope
Guest
Aug 31, 2020
The will of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot sustain you. β Billy Graham
π₯Irene Makena
Guest
Aug 26, 2020
In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. β Psalm 4:8
π₯Peter Tibaijuka
Guest
Aug 26, 2020
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. β Deuteronomy 33:27
π₯Benjamin Masanja
Guest
Aug 25, 2020
God is good, all the time!
π₯Nicholas Wanjohi
Guest
Aug 22, 2020
I feel this on a deep level. π Sometimes, certain quotes just resonate with your soul, and this one does exactly that. It speaks to a part of me thatβs been searching for peace and clarity, and itβs amazing how comforting a few words can be. This quote has given me a renewed sense of hope and a reminder that Iβm not alone in what Iβm feeling. Thank you for sharing something that connects so deeply on an emotional level!
π₯Joseph Mallya
Guest
Aug 12, 2020
Faith is trusting in God when life doesnβt make sense. β Rick Warren
π₯Edward Lowassa
Guest
Aug 7, 2020
Colossians 3:1-4 β "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."
π₯Nancy Kawawa
Guest
Jul 26, 2020
Just what I needed to hear today! Your quotes are always so inspiring.
π₯Mjaka
Guest
Jul 16, 2020
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. β James 1:6
π₯Mary Njeri
Guest
Jul 15, 2020
This one speaks to me deeply.
π₯Abdillah
Guest
Jul 13, 2020
Such a powerful message! πͺ
π₯Robert Okello
Guest
Jul 12, 2020
Iβve bookmarked this pageβso many gems here to come back to.
π₯Miriam Mchome
Guest
Jul 4, 2020
Hebrews 10:35-36 β "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."
π₯Peter Mbise
Guest
Jun 30, 2020
Stay strong in the Lord.
π₯Lucy Mahiga
Guest
Jun 28, 2020
Romans 8:26-27 β "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for Godβs people in accordance with the will of God."
π₯Jane Malecela
Guest
Jun 21, 2020
1 Timothy 6:17-19 β "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."
π₯Yahya
Guest
Jun 13, 2020
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 β "So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you donβt fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
π₯Rose Mwinuka
Guest
May 25, 2020
Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see. β William Newton Clark
π₯Mwanaisha
Guest
May 17, 2020
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing. β 1 Peter 3:9
π₯Mariam Hassan
Guest
May 16, 2020
I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, βMove from here to there,β and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. β Matthew 17:20
π₯Binti
Guest
May 13, 2020
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 β "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
π₯Rose Waithera
Guest
May 13, 2020
Faith is not hoping God can, itβs knowing God will. β Unknown
π₯Omari
Guest
May 3, 2020
Faith is not just for the mountaintop moments but for the valley days as well. β Unknown
π₯Anna Malela
Guest
Apr 29, 2020
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you but will rejoice over you with singing. β Zephaniah 3:17
π₯Christopher Oloo
Guest
Apr 25, 2020
Faith will carry you through storms, but not without getting wet. β Anonymous
π₯Robert Ndunguru
Guest
Apr 16, 2020
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. β Galatians 6:9
π₯Christopher Oloo
Guest
Apr 12, 2020
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. β Psalm 27:14
π₯Dorothy Majaliwa
Guest
Apr 12, 2020
God is faithful; He will never leave you nor forsake you
π₯Azima
Guest
Apr 8, 2020
Faith is the art of holding on to things in spite of your changing moods and circumstances. β C.S. Lewis
π₯Agnes Njeri
Guest
Apr 7, 2020
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 β "So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you donβt fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
π₯Thomas Mwakalindile
Guest
Apr 4, 2020
Our faith grows when we acknowledge that our Father knows best and is always working on our behalf. β Beth Moore
π₯Stephen Kangethe
Guest
Apr 3, 2020
Ephesians 6:10-13 β "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devilβs schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."
π₯Francis Mrope
Guest
Apr 2, 2020
Ephesians 2:8-10 β "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faithβand this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of Godβnot by works, so that no one can boast. For we are Godβs handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
π₯Alice Mrema
Guest
Mar 30, 2020
This quote brightened my day. π
π₯Victor Kimario
Guest
Mar 29, 2020
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. β Matthew 6:33
π₯Yusuf
Guest
Mar 13, 2020
Faith in God includes faith in His timing. β Unknown
π₯Francis Njeru
Guest
Mar 9, 2020
Faith will get you through the darkest hours if you let it. β Unknown
π₯Elijah Mutua
Guest
Feb 26, 2020
God's mercy is greater than any mistake
π₯John Lissu
Guest
Feb 21, 2020
Inspiring words, thank you! πβ¨
π₯Alice Mwikali
Guest
Feb 16, 2020
Praying for you π
π₯Josephine
Guest
Feb 14, 2020
Thank you for sharing this. It gave me the boost I needed to keep going.
π₯Betty Cheruiyot
Guest
Feb 11, 2020
Luke 10:25-28 β "On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. βTeacher,β he asked, βwhat must I do to inherit eternal life?β βWhat is written in the Law?β he replied. βHow do you read it?β He answered, βLove the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and, love your neighbor as yourself.β βYou have answered correctly,β Jesus replied. βDo this and you will live.β"
π₯Betty Akinyi
Guest
Jan 10, 2020
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. β Psalm 145:18