January 1
New Year Bible Verses (KJV)
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth.”
Twenty-five King James Version verses to mark the new year — fresh starts, renewed strength, God's faithfulness for the year ahead, and Scriptures for a January 1 family devotion or resolution journal.
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A Fresh Start
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?
Isaiah 43:18-19 (KJV)
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
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.
Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV)
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.
Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV)
Guidance for the Year Ahead
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.
Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Psalm 90:12 (KJV)
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.
Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Psalm 32:8 (KJV)
Strength and Renewal
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles.
Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1 (KJV)
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee.
Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
Short Verses for January 1
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
Behold, I will do a new thing.
Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)
They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:23 (KJV)