Each end of the year presents us with a new opportunity to look back at what God has done for us. But above all, it is a good time to look toward the new year that is approaching with faith and hope. Let us remember God’s blessings and seek His face, trusting in His presence and love. He will continue to be faithful!
Isaiah 43:18–19
Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland.
- Isaiah 43:18–19

Trust in God. He will do new and surprising things in this new year.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
- 2 Corinthians 5:17

Your past does not define you anymore. In Christ, every day is a fresh beginning filled with grace.
Jeremiah 29:11
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

God’s plans for you are wrapped in hope, not fear. Trust that your future is safe in His loving care.
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 5:16

Shine with the light of Christ in this new year! Seek to glorify Him with your life always.
Philippians 3:12–14
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus..
- Philippians 3:12–14

Thank God for what you have lived and achieved up to today, but do not stop. God has great things for you!
Psalm 51:10–11
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
- Psalm 51:10–11

God delights in renewing hearts that come to Him humbly. Let Him refresh your spirit and restore your joy.
Colossians 3:14–15
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
- Colossians 3:14–15

A thankful heart makes room for Christ’s peace to reign.
James 4:13–15
Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”
- James 4:13–15

Hold your plans with open hands before God. When you trust His will, every step gains purpose.
1 Peter 1:3–4
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you.
- 1 Peter 1:3–4

Your hope is alive because Christ is alive. What God has promised you can never fade away.
Isaiah 40:30–31
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
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 40:30–31

When your strength runs out, God’s strength carries you.
Ezekiel 36:25–27
I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.
- Ezekiel 36:25–27
God specializes in heart renewal and fresh starts.
Hebrews 12:10–11
They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
- Hebrews 12:10–11
Even difficult seasons can grow beautiful fruit. Trust God’s process, peace and righteousness are ahead.
Psalm 42:11
Why, my soul, are you downcast?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.
- Psalm 42:11
When your soul feels heavy, lift your eyes to God. Hope returns when praise rises again.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
- Ecclesiastes 3:11
God’s timing is always intentional and perfect.
Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
- Psalm 34:8
Experience God for yourself, those who trust Him are blessed!.
Proverbs 3:5–6
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
God will guide you when you trust Him completely.
Proverbs 23:18
There is surely a future hope for you,
and your hope will not be cut off.
- Proverbs 23:18
Your hope has a future secured by God. Hold on, better days are coming.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
- Isaiah 41:10
You are never alone in your struggles. God’s strength holds you steady when fear tries to rise.
Psalm 32:8
The Lord says: I will instruct you
and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you and watch over you.
- Psalm 32:8
God is not silent about your direction. He watches over every step you take.
Ephesians 4:22–24
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
- Ephesians 4:22–24
Let go of what no longer reflects who you are in Christ.
Lamentations 3:22–24
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
- Lamentations 3:22–24
Every morning brings fresh mercy from God. His faithfulness is greater than yesterday’s worries.
Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
- Romans 8:18
Your pain is temporary, but God’s glory is eternal.
Philippians 4:6–7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:6
Prayer turns worry into peace.
Habakkuk 1:5
Look at the nations and watch—
and be utterly amazed.
For I am going to do something in your days
that you would not believe,
even if you were told.
- Habakkuk 1:5
God is working in ways beyond your imagination.
Matthew 6:31–34
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
- Matthew 6:31–34
Focus on today and trust God with tomorrow.
Psalm 90:12
Teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
- Psalm 90:12
Every day is a gift meant to be lived wisely.
Psalm 65:11
You crown the year with Your goodness,
and Your paths overflow with abundance.
- Psalm 65:11
God’s goodness marks every season of your life. Walk confidently, He has crowned your year with grace.
Revelation 21:5
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true
- Revelation 21:5