It’s mid-December. Another year has come and gone. A new one is upon us. If you are like me, I like to review my year and contemplate the goodness of God in my life.

I also like to assess myself and see how I’ve grown spiritually. Did I meet my spiritual goals? How did I do with my prayer and time in the word? Did I serve others in Jesus’ name?

I then take time to look forward to the new year and how I want to see God grow and renew me. I usually pick a word for the year where my spiritual focus will lie. This year, my word is DELIGHT. I want to delight in the Lord, in the life He has given me, and even in the hardships.

With all of this in mind, here are a collection of Bible verses for the New Year. These verses focus on newness, life, and discipline to keep going in our walk with the Lord. I hope they are as encouraging and life-giving to you as they were to me as I meditated on them.

Ways to Use these New Year Verses

So, we read these verses and see how they can apply to newness or renewal, but what do we do with them? I would like to give you some practical ways to use these verses in the new year.

• Memorize one a week. Write it down, read it multiple times a day, and say it over and over again.
• Pray through the verses. Ask God to renew you, grow you, and forgive you for not following all of what is promised in the scriptures.
• Share them to encourage others. I have added some images below that you can share on social media. You can also write them in a card or share in a text.
• Write them on notecards and carry them around with you for when you need encouragement from God’s word.

10 Bible Verses for the New Year

#1 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 NKJV

Confess sins that have kept you from growing spiritually. Ask God to give you an unwavering faith!

#2 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.  And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:8-9 NKJV

Make a resolution to sow in the Spirit and not give up doing good. Believe that God will grow those seeds.

#3 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 NKJV

Not every year starts off grand. Some may not even be looking forward to a new year. Remember that trials and temptations help us rely on God and grow our faith. Stay strong and remember the Lord has promised eternal life and loves you.

#4 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8 NKJV

#5 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 NKJV

Try focusing on changing your mindset this year. Focus only on things that fall in these categories. Let goodness rule your heart and mind. Meditate on God’s word.

#6  Rejoice always,  pray without ceasing,  in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV

Set goals to grow your prayer life. Find a reason to thank and praise God in all circumstances. Pray continually for others and persevere in prayer.

#7 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. James 4:10 NKJV

Sometimes turning a new leaf means letting go of pride. When we humble ourselves, God can be the one who lifts us up in honor.

#8 Let all that you do be done with love. 1 Corinthians 15:14 NKJV

No matter what your resolutions ,expectations, sorrows, or joys in the new year, let all you do be done in love. Show the love of God to all!

#9 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NKJV

Ask God to fill you with joy and peace in your faith so that you may about in hope! His hope does not disappoint (Romans 5:5). Hope is what we need for next year and every year ahead.

#10 Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 NKJV

This is my verse of the year. My goal is to delight myself in the Lord; to really enjoy everything about serving Him and not look at it as a duty! Then, the desires of my heart will be in line with His will and He will give them to me. You can claim this promise too!!

More Resources to Help You Achieve Your Spiritual Goals in the New Year

Maybe you need to grow your prayer life in the new year or get in the word more. Or, perhaps, you just need some help setting some goals that will grow your life in Christ. Check out these free and helpful resources:

• New Year’s Prayers and Blessings
• Persevere in Prayer
• Spiritual Goal Setting
• Free New Year Devotions
• 12 Christian Quotes for the New Year
• How to Seek and Pursue Peace
• How to Build Up Treasures in Heaven
• How to Grow in Empathy