Starting anew can be a transformative experience, filled with hope and purpose. The Bible offers profound insights and encouragement for those seeking to leave behind the old and step confidently into a new chapter. These scriptures remind us of God’s love and commitment to renewal, guiding us as we navigate the changes in our lives.
As you explore these 30 Bible verses, you will find words of comfort that inspire and rejuvenate your spirit. Each verse serves as a reminder that with faith and trust in God, every ending can lead to a beautiful new beginning.
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.
Jesus answered him, Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal.
But those 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.
And he who was seated on the throne said, Behold, I am making all things new.
And have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.
We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD.
Neither is new wine put into old wineskins. If it is, the skins burst; and the wine is spilled, and the skins are destroyed; but new wine is put into fresh wineskins, and so both are preserved.
And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the wine will burst the skins— and the wine is destroyed, and so are the skins. But new wine is for fresh wineskins.”
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.
To grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified.
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
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.
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD.
The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
Famous and Strong Quotes about starting new life
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And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.
A Prayer for a Fresh Beginning
Dear Heavenly Father,
With a heart full of hope, I come before You as I seek to begin anew. Thank You for the gift of new beginnings and the grace that sustains me through life’s transitions. I trust in Your wisdom and guidance as I take these first steps towards a renewed purpose.
Lord, fill me with Your strength and courage. Help me to leave behind the burdens of the past and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. May Your light illuminate my path, guiding my thoughts and actions in ways that honor You.
Surround me with Your love and the support of those who uplift me. Instill in me a spirit of perseverance and resilience, that I may face challenges with unwavering faith in Your plan for my life.
As I start this new chapter, let my heart be open to growth and transformation. May my journey reflect Your love and grace, inspiring others along the way.
I place my trust in You, Lord, for all that is to come. Thank You for being my anchor and my hope.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.