Bereavement is a difficult process, and starting a new year without a loved one may be especially difficult. Finding comfort and strength in one’s faith becomes a guiding principle during difficult times. With the new year upon us, this compilation seeks to provide solace and hope to people negotiating the difficult road of bereavement.
We hope to offer a spiritual anchor by means of properly chosen Bible verses, reminding those who are grieving that there is a source of divine comfort even in the midst of extreme sadness. May these words serve as a salve for broken hearts and a lighthouse pointing the path to recovery and rejuvenation.
Bible Verses for New Year for Those Facing Loss
1. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
2. Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
3. Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
4. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
5. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction.”
6. 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.”
7. 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.”
8. 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.”
9. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
10. 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.”
Verses for the New Year Amidst Loss
11. Jeremiah 29:11
“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.”
12. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
13. Psalm 30:5
“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.”
14. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
15. Romans 8:18
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”
16. Psalm 42:11
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”
17. Isaiah 40:31
“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.”
18. Psalm 119:50
“This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.”
19. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.”
20. Psalm 62:5-6
“For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.”
Scriptural Encouragement for Coping with Loss in the New Year
21. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
22. 2 Corinthians 5:8
“Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”
23. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
24. 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.”
25. 1 Thessalonians 4:13
“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.”
26. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
27. John 14:1-3
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?”
28. 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.”
29. Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
30. Psalm 30:5
“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.”
New Year Bible Verses for the Bereaved
31. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
32. Isaiah 40:31
“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.”
33. 2 Corinthians 4:16
“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.”
34. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
35. Jeremiah 30:17
“For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord.”
36. 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.”
37. Revelation 21:5
“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.'”
38. Psalm 30:2
“O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.”
39. Ezekiel 36:26
“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.”
40. Romans 12:2
“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.”
New Year Verses for Those in Grief
41. Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
42. 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.”
43. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
44. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
45. Psalm 18:2
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
46. Nehemiah 8:10
“Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
47. Isaiah 40:29
“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.”
48. Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song, I give thanks to him.”
49. 1 Corinthians 16:13
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.”
50. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Inspirational Bible Verses for the New Year
51. 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.”
52. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
53. Psalm 34:17
“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
54. Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”
55. 2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
56. Psalm 121:1-2
“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”
57. Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
58. Psalm 62:5
“For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.”
59. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
60. Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.”
Conclusion
May the timeless wisdom contained in these scriptures strike a deep chord with individuals who are struggling with loss as we approach the start of a new year. While everyone’s grieving process is different, everyone can find comfort in faith.
Let these verses’ promises of solace, rejuvenation, and strength stand as a monument to the everlasting grace of a higher power. May the new year bring with it a resurgence of hope, a healing touch for broken spirits, and a profound realization that even in the midst of loss, the divine light never stops guiding us through the darkest of nights as the pages of the calendar turn.
May the verses presented here serve as a source of inspiration, encouragement, and unwavering assurance that, through faith, we can find the strength to face the future with resilience and a steadfast spirit.
