Bible Verses About the New Year

"Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."

"It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness."

"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."

"So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven."

"Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass."

What does the Bible say about new year?

A new year brings a natural opportunity for reflection, renewal, and fresh commitment to God's purposes. While the Bible doesn't celebrate January 1st, its principles of new beginnings, faithful planning, and trusting God with the future are perfectly suited for the start of any new season. Key King James Version passages include Isaiah 43:18-19, Lamentations 3:22-23, Philippians 3:13-14. This page collects 10 KJV verses about new year, each quoted in full.

What does the Bible say about new beginnings?

Scripture celebrates new beginnings — from creation to resurrection. God makes all things new (Revelation 21:5), His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23), and in Christ we become new creatures (2 Corinthians 5:17).

How should a Christian approach the new year?

With gratitude for the past year, commitment of plans to God (Proverbs 16:3), intentional spiritual goals, and trust that God's plans for you are good (Jeremiah 29:11). Number your days and apply your heart to wisdom (Psalm 90:12).