Editor's Note: For the New Year of 2018, I started an annual post of scriptures totaling the last two numbers of the coming year. This is my post to bring in 2026.
As we near the end of this truly remarkable year of 2025—and it certainly felt like a whirlwind—here’s a quote from the book Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maude Montgomery: “Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?”
We’ve navigated global shifts, economic uncertainties, persistent political divisions, and societal challenges. It can feel overwhelming, but as the clock ticks toward midnight, we are given a powerful reset.
At one second after 12:00 AM, January 1, 2026, there are no new problems yet. That alone is a reason for hope! The year 2026 will start with great anticipation and, yes, a degree of uncertainty.
Building Our Foundation for 2026
To prepare us for what’s ahead in 2026, we must ground ourselves. As we have discussed before, maintaining a strong foundation in faith and aligning our priorities with God's will is a continuous process—not a quick fix—that requires regular self-reflection and openness to guidance.
Let’s get ready with twenty-six inspirational scriptures, grouped under eight themes, for guidance and encouragement.
I pray that 2026 will be your best year yet, built on the rock-solid promise of His faithfulness.
Faith & Trust
1. Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
2. Proverbs 3:5-6: "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."
3. Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
4. 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."
Hope & Encouragement
5. 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."
6. 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."
7. 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."
Growth & Transformation
8. 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
9. Ephesians 4:22-24: "You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."
10, Colossians 3:23: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."
Love & Relationships
11. 1 John 4:7-12: "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God... since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."
12. Matthew 22:37-39: "Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”
13. Proverbs 17:17: "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."
Wisdom & Guidance
14. James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
15. Proverbs 2:6: "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."
Strength & Perseverance
16. 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."
17. Hebrews 12:1: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
Gratitude & Joy
18. 1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."
19. Psalm 100:4: "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name."
20. Philippians 4:4: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"
Forgiveness & Grace
21. Ephesians 4:32: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
22. Colossians 3:13: "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
Service & Compassion
23. Matthew 25:40: "The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’"
24. Galatians 6:2: "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Peace & Rest
25. John 14:27: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
26. Isaiah 26:3 (The New Verse!): "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."
Let’s make 2026 the year where we focus on regular self-reflection and giving it all up to the only one who is making all things new, Jesus Christ! A blessed and guided New Year to you and your family!
As we near the end of this truly remarkable year of 2025—and it certainly felt like a whirlwind—here’s a quote from the book Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maude Montgomery: “Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?”
We’ve navigated global shifts, economic uncertainties, persistent political divisions, and societal challenges. It can feel overwhelming, but as the clock ticks toward midnight, we are given a powerful reset.
At one second after 12:00 AM, January 1, 2026, there are no new problems yet. That alone is a reason for hope! The year 2026 will start with great anticipation and, yes, a degree of uncertainty.
Building Our Foundation for 2026
To prepare us for what’s ahead in 2026, we must ground ourselves. As we have discussed before, maintaining a strong foundation in faith and aligning our priorities with God's will is a continuous process—not a quick fix—that requires regular self-reflection and openness to guidance.
Let’s get ready with twenty-six inspirational scriptures, grouped under eight themes, for guidance and encouragement.
I pray that 2026 will be your best year yet, built on the rock-solid promise of His faithfulness.
Faith & Trust
1. Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
2. Proverbs 3:5-6: "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."
3. Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
4. 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."
Hope & Encouragement
5. 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."
6. 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."
7. 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."
Growth & Transformation
8. 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
9. Ephesians 4:22-24: "You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."
10, Colossians 3:23: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."
Love & Relationships
11. 1 John 4:7-12: "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God... since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."
12. Matthew 22:37-39: "Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”
13. Proverbs 17:17: "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."
Wisdom & Guidance
14. James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
15. Proverbs 2:6: "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."
Strength & Perseverance
16. 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."
17. Hebrews 12:1: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
Gratitude & Joy
18. 1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."
19. Psalm 100:4: "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name."
20. Philippians 4:4: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"
Forgiveness & Grace
21. Ephesians 4:32: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
22. Colossians 3:13: "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
Service & Compassion
23. Matthew 25:40: "The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’"
24. Galatians 6:2: "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Peace & Rest
25. John 14:27: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
26. Isaiah 26:3 (The New Verse!): "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."
Let’s make 2026 the year where we focus on regular self-reflection and giving it all up to the only one who is making all things new, Jesus Christ! A blessed and guided New Year to you and your family!
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