35 Bible Verses for January 1st, 2026

The first day of a new year is a perfect time to seek guidance, hope, and renewal through God’s Word. Bible verses help set a strong spiritual foundation as we step into a fresh beginning.

This collection of 35 Bible verses for January 1st, 2026 is chosen to inspire faith, gratitude, and trust in God’s plans for the year ahead. 🙏✨

Beginning the New Year with God’s Word

Welcome to the first day of 2026! As we embark on this fresh year, let these 35 powerful Scripture verses guide, encourage, and strengthen your faith journey. May God’s Word illuminate your path throughout this year and beyond.

New Beginnings & Fresh Starts

• 1. Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV) “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.”
• 2. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
• 3. Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) “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.”
• 4. Psalm 40:2 (NIV) “He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.”
• 5. Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV) “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.”

Trust & Guidance

• 6. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) “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.”
• 7. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “‘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. Psalm 32:8 (NIV) “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
• 9. Isaiah 30:21 (NIV) “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.'”
• 10. Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.”

Strength & Courage

• 11. Joshua 1:9 (NIV) “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.”
• 12. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “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.”
• 13. Philippians 4:13 (NIV) “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
• 14. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV) “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
• 15. Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV) “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.”

Hope & Faith

• 16. Romans 15:13 (NIV) “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.”
• 17. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
• 18. Psalm 39:7 (NIV) “But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.”
• 19. Romans 8:28 (NIV) “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.”
• 20. Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV) “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. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

God’s Presence & Promises

• 21. Matthew 28:20 (NIV) “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
• 22. Psalm 46:1 (NIV) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
• 23. Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.”
• 24. Numbers 23:19 (NIV) “God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?”
• 25. Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) “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.'”

Wisdom & Purpose

• 26. Proverbs 2:6 (NIV) “For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
• 27. James 1:5 (NIV) “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.”
• 28. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
• 29. Colossians 3:23 (NIV) “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
• 30. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”

Peace & Joy

• 31. John 14:27 (NIV) “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.”
• 32. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) “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.”
• 33. Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) “Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
• 34. Psalm 118:24 (NIV) “The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.”
• 35. Romans 12:12 (NIV) “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

Closing Reflection

As we begin 2026, these 35 verses remind us of profound truths that can anchor our souls throughout the year ahead. God’s mercies are new every morning, His faithfulness never wavers, and His promises never fail.

This collection of Scripture speaks to every aspect of our journey: the courage we need to face uncertainty, the wisdom required for difficult decisions, the strength to overcome obstacles, and the hope that sustains us through every season.

Notice how these verses paint a picture of a God who is intimately involved in our lives. He doesn’t just watch from a distance—He guides our steps, strengthens our hearts, gives us wisdom, and walks beside us every single day. The God who spoke these promises thousands of years ago is the same God who is with you today, on January 1st, 2026.

As you move forward into this year, let these Scriptures be more than words on a page. Meditate on them. Memorize them. Return to them when you feel weak, confused, or afraid. Let them shape how you see yourself, your circumstances, and your God.

Say This Prayer

Gracious and Faithful Father,

As I stand at the beginning of this new year, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and expectation. Thank You for bringing me safely to January 1st, 2026, and for the gift of another year to know You, serve You, and grow in faith.

Lord, I have read Your Word today, and it reminds me that You are faithful, powerful, and present. Your mercies are new this morning, fresh and abundant. Your compassion never fails. Thank You for this beautiful truth that meets me right where I am.

Father, I commit 2026 to You. I surrender my plans, my dreams, my goals, and my fears into Your capable hands. I acknowledge that I don’t know what this year holds, but I trust You completely because You hold this year—and me—in Your loving care.

Give me the courage to face each day with faith rather than fear. When uncertainty clouds my path, remind me that You are my guide. When challenges threaten to overwhelm me, be my strength. When decisions feel too heavy, grant me Your wisdom. When loneliness creeps in, help me remember that You never leave me nor forsake me.

Lord, help me to trust You with all my heart and not lean on my own understanding. Teach me to submit all my ways to You, knowing that You will make my paths straight. Let me walk in the confidence that Your plans for me are good—plans to give me hope and a future.

I pray for the faith to believe Your promises, even when circumstances seem to contradict them. Help me to be strong and courageous, knowing that You go before me into every situation. Fill me with Your peace that transcends understanding, and let Your joy be my strength.

Father, make me more like Jesus this year. Transform my heart, renew my mind, and refine my character. Help me to love others the way You love me. Use me for Your purposes, and let my life bring glory to Your name.

As I press forward, leaving behind what is past, help me to strain toward what is ahead. Let me forget the failures of yesterday and embrace the new things You are doing today. Make me a new creation, continually being transformed by Your grace.

Thank You for Your Word that guides me, Your Spirit that empowers me, and Your love that sustains me. I place every day of 2026 into Your hands—each morning, each challenge, each joy, and each tear. Walk with me, lead me, and never let me go.

May this be a year where I know You more deeply, trust You more fully, and follow You more faithfully. I pray all of this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior.

Amen.