Bible Verses for the New Year
These verses can serve as a foundation for meditation, prayer, or setting Christ-centered resolutions for the New Year.
Renewal and New Beginnings
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:18-19
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12
Strength and Perseverance
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
Hope and Trust in God
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Gratitude and Worship
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Therefore, let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.
Hebrews 12:28
Seeking God and Living for Him
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:3
Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.
Colossians 3:23
Renewal and New Beginnings
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:18-19
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12
Strength and Perseverance
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
Hope and Trust in God
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Gratitude and Worship
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Therefore, let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.
Hebrews 12:28
Seeking God and Living for Him
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:3
Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.
Colossians 3:23
New Year's Resolutions
​Faith-based New Year’s resolutions parents can focus on:
- nurturing their children’s spiritual growth,
- strengthening family bonds,
- and modeling Christ-like behavior.
Building a Christ-Centered Family
1. Start a family devotional routine
Set aside time each day or week to read the Bible, discuss scripture, and pray as a family.
2. Pray with your kids daily
Teach them the importance of prayer by praying together before meals, bedtime, and during challenging moments.
3. Teach Biblical principles
Use everyday situations to teach kids about kindness, honesty, patience, and forgiveness based on scripture.
4. Create a “verse of the week” tradition
Choose a verse each week to memorize and discuss as a family.
5. Celebrate spiritual milestones
Acknowledge events like their first Bible reading, baptism, or participation in a church activity.
Set aside time each day or week to read the Bible, discuss scripture, and pray as a family.
2. Pray with your kids daily
Teach them the importance of prayer by praying together before meals, bedtime, and during challenging moments.
3. Teach Biblical principles
Use everyday situations to teach kids about kindness, honesty, patience, and forgiveness based on scripture.
4. Create a “verse of the week” tradition
Choose a verse each week to memorize and discuss as a family.
5. Celebrate spiritual milestones
Acknowledge events like their first Bible reading, baptism, or participation in a church activity.
Parenting with Faith
6. Model Christ-like behavior
Show patience, forgiveness, and love in your interactions with your kids and others.
7. Practice gratitude as a family
Encourage your children to list things they are thankful for each day, emphasizing God’s blessings.
8. Apologize and forgive openly
Be honest with your kids when you make mistakes and teach them the power of forgiveness.
9. Pray for each child individually
Spend time in prayer for their specific needs, struggles, and spiritual growth.
10. Encourage God-given talents
Support your kids in developing their unique gifts and remind them to use their abilities for God’s glory.
Show patience, forgiveness, and love in your interactions with your kids and others.
7. Practice gratitude as a family
Encourage your children to list things they are thankful for each day, emphasizing God’s blessings.
8. Apologize and forgive openly
Be honest with your kids when you make mistakes and teach them the power of forgiveness.
9. Pray for each child individually
Spend time in prayer for their specific needs, struggles, and spiritual growth.
10. Encourage God-given talents
Support your kids in developing their unique gifts and remind them to use their abilities for God’s glory.
Creating Faith-Based Traditions
11. Implement a family service project
Volunteer together at a local charity or church ministry to teach the importance of serving others.
12. Celebrate the Sabbath together
Dedicate Sundays to rest, worship, and intentional family time.
13. Create a prayer jar
Have family members write prayer requests and praises throughout the year, then review them together at year’s end.
14. Introduce mission-focused giving
Encourage your kids to set aside part of their allowance or earnings to give to a church, missionary, or charity.
15. Mark God’s faithfulness
Start a “blessings journal” or a wall of gratitude where your family can write down answered prayers and blessings throughout the year.
Volunteer together at a local charity or church ministry to teach the importance of serving others.
12. Celebrate the Sabbath together
Dedicate Sundays to rest, worship, and intentional family time.
13. Create a prayer jar
Have family members write prayer requests and praises throughout the year, then review them together at year’s end.
14. Introduce mission-focused giving
Encourage your kids to set aside part of their allowance or earnings to give to a church, missionary, or charity.
15. Mark God’s faithfulness
Start a “blessings journal” or a wall of gratitude where your family can write down answered prayers and blessings throughout the year.
Fostering Spiritual Growth in Kids
16. Incorporate Bible stories into daily life
Share scripture and relate it to what your children are experiencing.
17. Limit screen time and include faith-based content
Introduce them to Christian books, movies, and songs that reinforce biblical values.
18. Encourage church involvement
Help your kids participate in Sunday school, youth group, or other church activities.
19. Teach kids to pray on their own
Guide them in learning how to talk to God and trust Him with their concerns.
20. Celebrate biblical holidays or stories
Teach the significance of key biblical events like Passover or Pentecost in age-appropriate ways.
Share scripture and relate it to what your children are experiencing.
17. Limit screen time and include faith-based content
Introduce them to Christian books, movies, and songs that reinforce biblical values.
18. Encourage church involvement
Help your kids participate in Sunday school, youth group, or other church activities.
19. Teach kids to pray on their own
Guide them in learning how to talk to God and trust Him with their concerns.
20. Celebrate biblical holidays or stories
Teach the significance of key biblical events like Passover or Pentecost in age-appropriate ways.
Strengthening Family Relationships
21. Spend quality, screen-free time together
Play games, have meaningful conversations, or enjoy nature while focusing on God’s creation.
22. Focus on one-on-one time with each child
Build deeper connections by spending intentional time with each child individually.
23. Speak blessings over your kids
Regularly affirm them with scripture-based blessings, like Numbers 6:24-26.
24. Teach humility and service
Encourage kids to serve each other and practice humility through small acts of kindness.
25. Create a family mission statement
Write a statement that reflects your family’s commitment to live for Christ and review it together regularly.
Play games, have meaningful conversations, or enjoy nature while focusing on God’s creation.
22. Focus on one-on-one time with each child
Build deeper connections by spending intentional time with each child individually.
23. Speak blessings over your kids
Regularly affirm them with scripture-based blessings, like Numbers 6:24-26.
24. Teach humility and service
Encourage kids to serve each other and practice humility through small acts of kindness.
25. Create a family mission statement
Write a statement that reflects your family’s commitment to live for Christ and review it together regularly.