31 New Years Bible Verses for an Inspiring Start to 2024 (2024)

“From now on, brothers and sisters, if anything is excellent and if anything is admirable, focus your thoughts on these things: all that is true, all that is holy, all that is just, all that is pure, all that is lovely, and all that is worthy of praise.”

The Good News: This year, focus on positive and virtuous thoughts. It’s okay to dive deeper into things that are true, honorable, pure, and worthy of praise. These inner thoughts reflect the nature of God and your faith. It will bring you peace.

“Put aside all bitterness, losing your temper, anger, shouting, and slander, along with every other evil. Be kind, compassionate, and forgiving to each other, in the same way God forgave you in Christ.”

The Good News: This year, get rid of bitterness, range, and anger. Instead, opt for being compassionate of other people and yourself. Forgive everyone (plus you!) as God forgave mankind. Imitating God and letting go of negative emotions and behaviors will bring harmony to your life.

“Your way of life should be free from the love of money, and you should be content with what you have. After all, he has said, ‘I will never leave you or abandon you.’”

The Good News: Don’t put emphasis on money and material things. Keeping your life free from things that are shallow will give you peace. Instead of money, prioritize your pursuit of your faith. Your trust in God is more valuable than anything money can give you.

“Rejoice always. Pray continually. Give thanks in every situation because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

The Good News: Christian joy is not dependent on external situations and factors. Your faith brings strength, and if you connect with God through prayer, you will reap the benefits of his guidance.

"Our temporary minor problems are producing an eternal stockpile of glory for us that is beyond all comparison. We don’t focus on the things that can be seen but on the things that can’t be seen. The things that can be seen don’t last, but the things that can’t be seen are eternal."

The Good News: Bad times always pass, and what awaits us in the future will always be more glorious than what we can imagine.

"May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed! On account of his vast mercy, he has given us new birth. You have been born anew into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."

The Good News: Thanks to Christ's sacrifice, we have the power to always start fresh without the burdens of our past to weigh us down.

"You crown the year with your goodness; your paths overflow with rich food."

The Good News: God always wants our future to be bright, and His intention is to surround us with abundance and blessing. Have faith in that intention as you go forth into this new year.

"Certainly the faithful love of the Lord hasn’t ended; certainly God’s compassion isn’t through! They are renewed every morning. Great is your faithfulness."

The Good News: God's love towards us is as certain as the arrival of a new day, and because He is unwavering even in the face of change, we can always rely on His mercy.

"But the Lord is the one who is marching before you! He is the one who will be with you! He won’t let you down. He won’t abandon you. So don’t be afraid or scared!"

The Good News: You don't have to fear the uncertainty of the future and what lies ahead. Have faith that God is always with you and will steer you in the right direction.

"Don’t remember the prior things; don’t ponder ancient history. Look! I’m doing a new thing; now it sprouts up; don’t you recognize it? I’m making a way in the desert, paths in the wilderness."

The Good News: It’s easy to get stuck in the past and be held back emotionally by what happened yesterday, but the only way to truly welcome a fresh start is to look forward, not back. Take a deep breath, envision the future that you want, and take that first step.

"Change the former way of life that was part of the person you once were, corrupted by deceitful desires. Instead, renew the thinking in your mind by the Spirit and clothe yourself with the new person created according to God’s image in justice and true holiness."

The Good News: None of us are free from sin, but that doesn’t mean we can’t begin anew, molding ourselves into the person we strive to be. Each new day, week, month, and year is a fresh opportunity to grow closer to Christ, as well as our true selves.

"I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope."

The Good News: When life weighs us down, it can be hard to see the forest through the trees. But take comfort in knowing that God always has a plan for us, and in time, we’ll begin to see what that is.

"Although your former state was ordinary, your future will be extraordinary."

The Good News: Keeping Christ close to our hearts isn’t always easy, but as we continue to journey through life, carrying his lessons with us will open us up to infinite new possibilities.

"I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength."

The Good News: Use this as your daily mantra, and remind yourself — even when you feel beaten down by the world — that you’re capable of far more than you think. With God in your corner, your inner strength is always magnified.

"Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks."

The Good News: So much of our lives are spent worrying about what could happen, that we often lose sight of the here and now. As you head into the new year, give your anxiety up to God, and release yourself from chronic worry or fear.

"A peaceful mind gives life to the body, but jealousy rots the bones."

The Good News: The mind-body connection is strong, and allowing yourself to give in to envy and bitterness in relationships can have more of an impact than you realize. Release negative thoughts about others and feel your soul cleanse itself.

"I give you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, so you also must love each other. This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, when you love each other.”

The Good News: It’s true what they say: When all else fails, love prevails. No matter what the months ahead may bring, make a promise to yourself to lead with love, and walk boldly into the new year.

“So then, if anyone is in Christ, that person is part of the new creation. The old things have gone away, and look, new things have arrived!”

The Good News: Out with the old, in with the new. Christ is here to lead us into a brand new year, where we can start fresh with a brand new, positive mindset.

“Then you will have a future, and your hope won’t be cut off.”

The Good News: It doesn't matter how we finished off 2021 — 2022 and all future years to come are filled with hope, faith, and love from the Lord. We just need to believe.

"Sing to the Lord a new song because he has done wonderful things! His own strong hand and his own holy arm have won the victory!"

The Good News: While it's important to look forward to the exciting new things to come and our goals in 2022, don't forget to praise God for giving us the gift of life and the opportunity to thrive in this new year.