By Feran, Founder of DigibleReviewed November 2026

New Year Bible Verses for 2027

Start 2027 in Scripture with these 20 New Year Bible verses about fresh starts, trusting God with the year ahead and strength for what is coming. Below them are 12 word of the year ideas, each with its own verse and a journaling prompt to help you choose.

A fresh start

Lamentations 3:22-23

Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!

Isaiah 43:18-19

Do not call to mind the former things; pay no attention to the things of old. Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.

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!

Philippians 3:13-14

Brothers, 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 of God's heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Trusting God with the year

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Psalm 37:5

Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

Proverbs 16:3

Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Living the year well

Psalm 90:12

So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

James 1:5

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Hebrews 12:1-2

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Strength for what is ahead

Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

Deuteronomy 31:8

The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.

Philippians 1:6

being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

A blessing for the year

Psalm 65:11

You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty.

Numbers 6:24-26

'May the LORD bless you and keep you; may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.'

Word of the Year Ideas for 2027

Choose one word to carry through the year. Read each verse, sit with the prompt and notice which word keeps tugging at you. Then letter it at the front of your Bible or journal with its verse.

Trust

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; Proverbs 3:5

Ask yourself: Where do I lean on my own understanding most?

Abide

Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. John 15:4

Ask yourself: What would staying close to Jesus look like on an ordinary Tuesday?

Rest

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Ask yourself: What am I carrying that He has asked me to put down?

Peace

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

Ask yourself: What steals my peace, and what would I do differently if I believed this verse?

Joy

Then Nehemiah told them, "Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10

Ask yourself: Where can I choose joy in a season that feels heavy?

Faithful

The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24

Ask yourself: Where has God been faithful to me, and where do I want to be faithful this year?

Courage

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

Ask yourself: What would I do this year if I were not afraid?

Renew

But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Ask yourself: What needs renewing in me: my mind, my habits or my hope?

Grace

But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Ask yourself: Where do I need to stop trying harder and lean on His grace?

Seek

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Matthew 6:33

Ask yourself: What would it look like to seek God first each morning?

Still

"Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth." Psalm 46:10

Ask yourself: When will I make space to be still with God each week?

Hope

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Ask yourself: What am I hoping for, and how can I place that hope in God?

Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), which is in the public domain.

New Year journaling prompts

Where did I see God's faithfulness most clearly last year?
What do I want to leave behind, and what do I want to carry into 2027?
Which verse do I want to memorise this year, and why?
Who do I want to pray for every week this year?
What one habit would help me spend more time in God's Word?

Write your answers on the first page of a new journal or beside Lamentations 3:22-23 in your Bible. For more ways to fill your pages, see our Bible journaling ideas and our guide to prayer journaling.

Read the whole Bible in 2027

The best way to keep a New Year's resolution to read the Bible is a simple daily plan. Our free 2027 Bible in a Year plan takes about 10 minutes a day, from Genesis on 1 January to Revelation on 31 December, and you can print it.

New Year Bible Verses FAQs

What is a good Bible verse for the New Year 2027?

Lamentations 3:22-23 is a favourite: God's mercies are new every morning. Isaiah 43:18-19 ("Behold, I am about to do something new") and 2 Corinthians 5:17 are also popular for a fresh start.

What is a word of the year?

A word of the year is one word you choose to focus on for the whole year, like trust, rest or courage, paired with a Bible verse. You write it somewhere you will see it and come back to it in prayer and journaling all year.

How do I choose a word of the year?

Look back over the last year and ask where you most need God to grow you. Pray over a few words, read the verse that goes with each one and pick the one that keeps coming back. Write it at the front of your Bible or journal with its verse.

How can I read the whole Bible in 2027?

Follow a daily plan. Our free 2027 Bible in a Year plan takes about 10 minutes a day, from Genesis on 1 January to Revelation on 31 December, and you can print it.