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15 Bible Verses to Lift Your Spirits in the New Year (Especially for Christian Singles)
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The new year. A time of resolutions,
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fresh starts, and if you're single, a moment
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to maybe eye roll at the universe for
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still not sending the one.
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But hold on, because being single isn't a
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curse. It's a season.
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A rather noisy, opinionated, yet oddly inspiring season.
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And what better way to start the year
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than by letting scripture whisper sweet truths into
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your heart?
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So grab a cozy blanket, your favorite mug
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of something warm, and let's dive into 15
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bible verses that might just be the pep
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talk you need.
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Bible verses for the new year.
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One,
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Jeremiah twenty nine eleven.
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For I know the plans I have for
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you, declares the lord.
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This one's a classic for a reason. God's
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plans,
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better than your Pinterest wedding board guaranteed.
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And, hey, it's comforting to know that he's
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working on a timeline
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that won't ghost you halfway through.
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Two,
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Proverbs three five to six.
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart
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and lean not on your own understanding.
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Because let's face it, your own understanding probably
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involves questioning why Brad from bible study didn't
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text
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back. Instead,
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let God direct your paths.
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Spoiler,
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he never forgets to call.
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Three,
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Psalm 37 verse four.
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Take delight in the Lord, and he will
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give you the desires of your heart.
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Translation,
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God gets you. He knows your dreams, even
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the ones you whisper in your prayers about
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meeting someone who laughs at your jokes and
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loves Jesus.
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Delight in him and let him work out
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the details.
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Four,
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Isaiah forty one ten.
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Do not fear for I am with you.
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Feeling like the last single person standing?
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Fear not. God's standing with you. He doesn't
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swipe left and his presence is the best
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company anyway.
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Five,
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first Corinthians seven thirty two.
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I would like you to be free from
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concern.
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Paul's gentle nudge reminds us that singleness isn't
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a burden.
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It's freedom.
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No coordinating schedules or debating over wedding hashtags,
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just you and God making moves in this
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season.
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Six,
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Ecclesiastes
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three one.
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There is a time for everything and a
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season for every activity under the heavens.
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Yes. Even a season for being single.
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Embrace it. Bask in the extra leg room.
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Binge watch without compromise
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and thank God for the season that's shaping
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you for what's next.
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Seven,
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Philippians four six to seven.
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Do not be anxious about anything.
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Anxious about finding a partner?
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This verse says chill.
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Present your request to God and let his
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peace settle into your soul like the perfect
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cup of tea.
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Eight,
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Song of Solomon two seven.
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Do not arouse or awaken love until it
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so desires.
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This isn't just poetic fluff, it's wisdom.
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Let love awaken in God's perfect time.
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You wouldn't eat unripe fruit, so don't force
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love to show up before it's ready.
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Nine,
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Matthew six thirty three,
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but seek first his kingdom and his righteousness.
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Seek him first, not Instagram likes or dating
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app matches.
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God's kingdom is where your ultimate purpose and
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joy are found.
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10,
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Psalm 46
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verse five.
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God is within her. She will not fall.
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For every moment you feel like you're failing
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at this single life, remember,
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God's got you. You're standing strong, supported by
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his love and purpose.
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11.
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Isaiah forty thirty one.
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But those who hope in the Lord will
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renew their strength.
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Waiting for the right person?
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Good news. You're not just twiddling your thumbs.
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Hope in the Lord and he'll give you
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strength to soar and maybe even a partner
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to fly with.
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12,
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Romans eight twenty eight. And we know that
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in all things, god works for the good
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of those who love him.
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That breakup,
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that awkward dinner with aunt Karen asking about
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your love life,
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All things are working for your good.
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Trust the process.
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13,
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Zephaniah three seventeen.
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The lord your god is with you, the
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mighty warrior who saves.
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This isn't just about protection.
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It's about his delight in you.
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Even when you're rocking sweatpants and leftover pizza,
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God sings over you with love.
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Fourteen,
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second Corinthians twelve nine.
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My grace is sufficient for you, for my
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power is made perfect in weakness.
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Feeling weak,
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frustrated,
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overwhelmed?
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God's grace is enough.
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Lean into it and let him turn your
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weakness into something beautiful.
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15,
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Ephesians three twenty.
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Now to him who is able to do
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immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.
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Dream big for this year. Whether it's about
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love, career, or simply surviving
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awkward family gatherings,
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God's got plans that'll blow your mind.
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A few bonus tips for singlehood survival.
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Find your community.
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Church groups, hobby meetups, or even online Christian
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forums can be gold mines for friendship and
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support. Remember, loneliness doesn't stand a chance when
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you've got your tribe.
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Embrace the humor.
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Laugh at the awkwardness.
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Singleness is a season full of hilarious moments,
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like trying to explain your relationship status to
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well meaning relatives.
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Invest in yourself.
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Read that book. Take that trip. Learn that
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skill.
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Grow into the person you'd want to marry
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someday.
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Pray boldly.
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Don't be shy with your prayers. Whether it's
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for a partner or peace in your singlehood,
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God's listening and he's all in.
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As you step into this new year, remember
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that you're not walking it alone.
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God's with you, cheering you on, singing over
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you, and yes, preparing a future that's more
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than you could imagine.
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Your singlehood is not a problem to be
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solved. It's a space to thrive, to learn,
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and to lean into God's love.
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So here's to you, Christian Single, tackling another
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year with faith, humor, and grace.
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You've got this.