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As we prepare to enter into the new year, might I suggest you prayerfully consider this collection of twelve scriptures, assembled by author, Debbie McDaniel...

12 Verses of Renewal and Hope for the Coming New Year:

“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.” Rev. 21:5

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lam. 3:22-23

“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.” Is. 43:18-19

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he/she is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Cor. 5:17

“Brothers & sisters, I do not consider that I have made it on my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead.” Phil. 3:13

“Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” Acts 3:19

“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.” Jer. 29:11

“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.” Is. 40:31

“I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them…” Ez. 11:19

“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.” Prov. 3:5-6

“May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.”  Ps. 20:4

“You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance.” Ps. 65:11

All verses above are from New International Version (NIV)

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