Happy New Year! Don’t you love new beginnings? Whatever last year held for you – peace or pain, joy or sorrow – now is the time for renewal. A clean slate. A fresh start.
Today, I’ll share my favorite Christian quotes for the new year – words that truly inspire me and motivate me for the year ahead. I hope they’ll resonate for you, too. Bear them in mind as you make resolutions or set new goals for the year.
Not only can these words inspire you, they can also help you focus on God and His plans for you. Putting Him first is important (Matthew 22:37-38) as you make a fresh start. For He is the source of new beginnings, after all.
Ready to be inspired? Let’s get started!
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Inspiration, Passion, and Purpose
Before we get to the quotes, tell me – do you keep a quote journal? Somewhere to jot down phrases and sayings that move you? A quote journal is an excellent go-to source for some extra inspiration.
It is said inspiration makes the way easier and the work worthwhile. Inspiration helps you find your passion and purpose in life. You are much more productive when you’re passionate about something. And where there’s passion, purpose, and productivity – life is good!
I like quips, quotes, and pithy sayings – especially when they inspire me to be more purposeful and productive. In the past, I jotted interesting quotes in my daily planner. This year, however, I’ll collect them in a notebook. Something simple yet elegant, like this Tree of Life journal.
And I’ll start with the quotes on this page!
Since different quotes move different folks in different ways, my favorites may differ from yours. But we can unite around the source of all inspiration: our good and glorious God (Psalm 113).
This post gathers my favorite new year quotes by well-known Christian “influencers” – men and women who have used their platforms for good and for God. I hope you enjoy them.
To share YOUR favorite quotes, head over to the comments. I would love to know what sayings move you to live for Christ in the new year.
And now, on to the quotes.
12 Christian Quotes for the New Year
These new year quotes for Christians will set you on the path God has planned for you (Jeremiah 29:11). Read them, jot them in your notebook, and relish the insights. Let them inspire YOUR new beginnings – this month and throughout the year.
1. Anchor Yourself to God’s Grace
Quote: “Let’s make one resolution this year: to anchor ourselves to God’s grace.”
Author: Charles R. Swindoll [visit his website]
Source: Ministry letter
2. Fix Your Eyes on the Lord
Quote: “New Year’s Day is a good time to fix one’s eyes on the only One who knows what the year is to hold.”
Author: Elisabeth Elliot [visit her website]
Source: Secure in the Everlasting Arms
3. Get to Know God Better
Quote: “Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading.”
Author: Oswald Chambers [read more here]
Source: My Utmost for His Highest
4. Start Each Day With God’s Word
Quote: “This one simple act of beginning each day with God sets each day on the path of wisdom.”
Author: Elizabeth George [visit her website]
Source: Jim and Elizabeth George
5. “Right” the Story of Your Life
Quote: “It’s time to begin righting the story of your life.” (How will you be remembered?)
Author: David Jeremiah [visit his website]
Source: Baptist Press
6. Fulfill God’s Purpose for Your Life
Quote: “We’re most happy when we’re enjoying God and fulfilling His purpose for our life.”
Author: Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth [visit her website]
Source: Revive Our Hearts
7. Watch God Work Through You
Quote: “Enter the coming year with renewed hope in the power of God to do through you what you cannot.”
Author: John MacArthur [visit his website]
Source: Daily Readings From the Life of Christ
8. Expect Greater Days Ahead
Quote: “May your days ahead be greater than the days gone by…. Wishing you all God’s best in the new year.”
Author: Tony Evans [visit his website]
Source: Ministry letter
9. Wherever You Are, Be All There
Quote: “Wherever you are, be all there. Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.”
Author: Jim Elliot [read more here]
Source: The Journals of Jim Elliot
10. Look Ahead and Seek God’s Way
Quote: “Look not back on yesterday, so full of failure and regret. Look ahead and seek God’s way – all sin confessed you must forget.”
Author: Dennis J. DeHaan [read more here]
Source: Our Daily Bread
11. Start the New Year With a Sure Thing
Quote: “Start the new year off with a sure thing – God’s promise to give you a hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).”
Author: Billy Graham [read more here]
Source: Billy Graham in Quotes
12. Remember: God’s Plans Never Fail
Quote: “Although our New Year’s resolutions may quickly crumble, God’s plans never fail.”
Author: Charles Stanley [read more here]
Source: Ministry letter
Conclusion
“God is not only the God of second chances; He is the God of another chance,” wrote Michael Houdmann of Got Questions Ministries. Every January – every month, every week, every day – God gives us another chance to start over.
Whatever we experienced last year – good or bad – we can always look for better days ahead. May these new year quotes give you hope, perspective, and a better understanding of God. Again, Happy New Year. May it be bright, beautiful, and blessed! ◻️
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Now It’s Your Turn
Thank you for reading my post. Now it’s YOUR turn to chime in. Do you have a daily quiet time with God? Which new year quote most inspires you to focus on Him?
Let’s fill the comments with friendly conversation. Scroll down to leave a response, ask a question, or just say hello. And if you liked this post, please give it a share.
Blessings, Annette
📋 NOTE – You are reading “12 Christian Quotes That Will Inspire You in the New Year.” First published in January 2019, it was updated and republished in January 2024.
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I am late to the party, as usual. But so glad I found it! What an impressive collection. Each person here has an important story, an important mission, all beloved. Thank you.
Hi, Grammye. I’m glad you found my post, and you’re not too late at all! I love the quotes above – and the men and women who share/d their wisdom with us. Thanks for including the link to your blog. I can’t wait to read your posts. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing these inspiring quotes. Hope to read what others say in your blog. – Rebecca
You’re welcome, Rebecca. Thank you for reading my post. Happy New Year!