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5 Verses for New Beginnings

December 26, 2025
Stephanie Eshelman

There are seasons when life feels overwhelming. You can be surrounded by people and responsibilities and still feel completely alone. When everything feels uncertain, it’s easy to believe that what we need most is a quick change in our circumstances.

But Scripture reminds us that God often works deeper than immediate change. While our situations may stay the same for a time, He offers something better first: renewal. A renewed heart. A renewed perspective. A renewed hope that isn’t tied to where we are or how things feel.

God is unchanging, even when life is not. When we lean into Him, He strengthens us, restores our joy, and equips us to walk forward, even when the path feels unclear. And in His perfect timing, He opens new doors and leads us into what’s next.

These verses remind us that God is faithful to renew, restore, and make all things new, including us.

1. “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. – Romans 12:2

2. “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” – 2 Corinthians 4:16

3. “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles.” – Isaiah 40:31

4. “Restore us, O Lord, and bring us back to you again! Give us back the joys we once had.” – Lamentations 5:21

5. “Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.” – Colossians 3:10

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