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The start of a new year is a time for introspection, hope, and refreshed goals. The start of a new year is especially important to veterans who have bravely and honourably served their country. It’s a chance to turn to the Bible’s ageless wisdom for direction, comfort, and strength. This article offers a selection of Bible passages that have been specially chosen to provide solace, motivation, and support to veterans as they begin a new year.
Bible Verses For New Year For Veterans
The certainty that God is with them at every turn, as well as His promises of hope and restoration, are all emphasized in these Scriptures for veterans.
Finding Hope
1. Psalm 31:24
“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!”
2. Isaiah 40:31
“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.”
3. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
4. 1 Peter 5:10
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”
5. Psalm 34:17
“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
6. Hebrews 10:35
“Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.”
7. Jeremiah 29:11
“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.”
8. Philippians 4:6-7
“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.”
9. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
10. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Renewal and Reflection
11. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
12. Lamentations 3:22-23
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
13. Ephesians 4:22-24
“Put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.”
14. Isaiah 43:18-19
“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.”
15. Colossians 3:9-10
“Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.”
16. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
17. Romans 12:2
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
18. Revelation 21:5
“And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ Also, he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.'”
19. Titus 3:5
“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.”
20. Psalm 51:12
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.”
Strength and Inspiration
21. Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
22. Psalm 18:32
“It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”
23. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
24. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
25. Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
26. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
27. Psalm 46:1-2
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way. Still, the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea.”
28. Nehemiah 8:10
“Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
29. Ephesians 6:10
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.”
30. Isaiah 40:29
“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.”
Navigating Transition
31. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
32. Proverbs 16:9
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”
33. Isaiah 43:19
“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.”
34. James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
35. Psalm 37:23-24
“The steps of a man are established by the Lord when he delights in his way; though he falls, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.”
36. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
37. 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.”
38. Jeremiah 29:11
“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.”
39. Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”
40. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Purposeful Beginnings
41. Philippians 3:13-14
“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.”
42. Proverbs 16:3
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
43. Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
44. 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.”
45. Psalm 20:4
“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.”
46. Proverbs 19:21
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
47. Romans 12:1-2
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, because of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
48. Psalm 90:12
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
49. 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 labour in the Lord is not in vain.”
50. Colossians 3:23-24
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
Faith and Encouragement
51. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
52. Psalm 46:1-2
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way. Still, the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea.”
53. Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
54. Romans 8:31
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
55. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
56. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
57. Psalm 31:24
“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!”
58. Isaiah 40:31
“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.”
59. Deuteronomy 31:6
“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.”
60. John 16:33
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Conclusion
As veterans navigate the uncharted waters of a new year, the power of these carefully selected Bible verses resonates deeply. Each verse serves as a beacon of hope, a source of resilience, and a reminder of unwavering faith. The timeless wisdom encapsulated in these scriptures stands as a guiding light, offering strength through adversity and illuminating the path toward peace, healing, and new beginnings.
As the New Year unfolds, may these verses continue to inspire, uplift, and accompany veterans on their journey, fostering a sense of purpose and renewal in the days ahead.
