72 Bible Verses for the New Year 2026

A new year brings fresh opportunities and new beginnings. As we step into 2026, we need God’s Word to guide us. The Bible contains powerful verses for every situation we’ll face. 

These scriptures offer hope, strength, wisdom, and encouragement. Whether you’re setting goals or seeking direction, these 72 Bible verses will anchor your year in God’s truth.

Why Bible Verses Matter for the New Year

Starting the year with Scripture sets the right foundation. God’s Word provides direction when we’re uncertain. It offers comfort during difficult times. It strengthens our faith when challenges arise.

The Bible isn’t just ancient history. It’s lively and active today. These verses speak to modern problems and contemporary struggles. They remind us that God hasn’t changed. His promises remain true in 2026 just as they were thousands of years ago.

Reading Scripture regularly transforms our perspective. It shifts our focus from temporary problems to eternal truths. It replaces anxiety with peace. It exchanges fear for faith. These 72 verses will help you maintain this godly perspective throughout the entire year.

Verses About New Beginnings

The new year symbolizes fresh starts and second chances. God specializes in making all things new. These verses celebrate His power to transform and renew.

1. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

2. 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.”

3. Lamentations 3:22-23 “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.”

4. 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.'”

5. Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

6. Ezekiel 36:26 “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.”

Verses About God’s Plans and Purpose

God has specific plans for your life in 2026. These verses remind us that He directs our steps. His purposes prevail even when we can’t see the full picture.

7. 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.”

8. Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

9. Proverbs 16:9 “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”

10. Psalm 37:23 “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him.”

11. Romans 8:28 “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.”

12. Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Verses About Strength and Courage

The new year will bring challenges that require courage. These verses remind us that God provides supernatural strength. We’re never alone in our battles.

13. Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

14. Isaiah 40:31 “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.”

15. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

16. Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

17. Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

18. 2 Timothy 1:7 “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

Verses About Peace and Rest

In our busy world, we need God’s peace. These verses promise rest for weary souls. They remind us that true peace comes from God alone.

19. John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

20. 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. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

21. Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

22. Psalm 23:1-3 “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.”

23. Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

24. Colossians 3:15 “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”

Verses About Faith and Trust

Faith moves mountains and trust opens doors. These verses strengthen our confidence in God. They remind us to depend on Him completely.

25. 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.”

26. Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”

27. Mark 11:22-23 “Have faith in God, Jesus answered. Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.”

28. Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

29. Romans 10:17 “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”

30. 2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we live by faith, not by sight.”

Verses About Wisdom and Guidance

We need divine wisdom for the decisions we’ll face. These verses promise God’s guidance. He provides direction for those who seek Him.

31. James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

32. Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”

33. Proverbs 2:6 “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

34. Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

35. Isaiah 30:21 “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'”

36. Proverbs 11:14 “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.”

Verses About Hope and Joy

Hope sustains us through difficulties. Joy strengthens our spirit. These verses remind us that God is our source of both.

37. Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

38. Jeremiah 17:7-8 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.”

39. Psalm 16:11 “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

40. Nehemiah 8:10 “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

41. 1 Peter 1:3 “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.”

42. Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

Verses About God’s Presence

God promises to be with us always. These verses assure us of His constant presence. We’re never alone in any situation.

43. Psalm 139:7-8 “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.”

44. Matthew 28:20 “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

45. Deuteronomy 31:8 “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

46. 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.”

47. Psalm 73:23 “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.”

48. Hebrews 13:5 “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'”

Verses About Love

God’s love transforms everything. These verses celebrate His unconditional love. They also teach us how to love others well.

49. 1 John 4:19 “We love because he first loved us.”

50. Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

51. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

52. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

53. 1 John 4:8 “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”

54. Ephesians 3:17-19 “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.”

Verses About Provision and Blessing

God promises to meet our needs. These verses remind us of His faithful provision. He blesses those who seek Him first.

55. Philippians 4:19 “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”

56. Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

57. Psalm 23:1 “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”

58. Malachi 3:10 “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”

59. Luke 12:24 “Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!”

60. 2 Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

Verses About Perseverance

The year ahead will require endurance. These verses encourage us to keep going. They promise rewards for those who don’t give up.

61. Galatians 6:9 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

62. James 1:12 “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”

63. Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

64. 1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

65. Romans 5:3-4 “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

66. Philippians 3:14 “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Verses About Prayer

Prayer connects us to God’s power. These verses encourage consistent prayer. They remind us that God hears and answers.

67. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

68. Matthew 21:22 “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

69. Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

70. James 5:16 “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

71. 1 John 5:14 “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”

72. Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”

How to Use These Verses in 2026

These 72 Bible verses provide guidance for the entire year. You could memorize one verse each week. This would give you Scripture for 52 weeks plus extras.

Create a daily devotional routine using these verses. Read one each morning with prayer. Meditate on its meaning throughout the day. Journal about how it applies to your current situation.

Write your favorite verses on cards or sticky notes. Place them where you’ll see them regularly. Your bathroom mirror, car dashboard, or computer monitor work well. These visual reminders keep God’s Word fresh in your mind.

Share these verses with friends and family. Text one each week to encourage someone. Post them on social media to inspire others. Use them in prayer groups or Bible studies.

Set specific verses as goals for different areas. Choose a verse about faith for financial decisions. Pick one about peace for stressful situations. Select verses about love for relationship challenges.

Starting 2026 with Scripture

The beginning of a new year offers a fresh start. These 72 Bible verses provide the spiritual foundation you need. They cover every situation you’ll encounter in 2026.

God’s Word remains powerful and relevant. These ancient texts speak to modern problems. They offer timeless wisdom for contemporary challenges. Trust these verses to guide you through the coming year.

Don’t just read these verses once and forget them. Return to them regularly throughout 2026. Let them shape your thoughts, decisions, and actions. Allow God’s Word to transform your entire year.

Conclusion

As you enter 2026, let these 72 Bible verses be your guide. They offer hope for new beginnings and strength for challenges. They provide wisdom for decisions and peace for anxious moments. They remind you of God’s presence, love, and faithfulness.

The new year holds unknown possibilities and challenges. But you don’t face them alone. God goes with you every step. His Word lights your path. His promises sustain you. His love never fails.

Make 2026 a year anchored in Scripture. Let these verses shape your perspective and direct your steps. Trust God’s promises completely. Depend on His strength daily. And watch how He transforms your year into something beautiful.