Declarations For the New Year

My Growth 

Scriptures: 

...being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 
Philippians 1:6

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 
1 Chronicles 16:34

Declaration: 

God is finishing the work He started in me. He does not give up on me, and His love never fails. 

My Freedom

Scriptures: 

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 
John 8:36

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 
1 Corinthians 10:13

Declaration: 

I will walk in victory this year because God has set me free and gives me strength in every situation.

My Relationships

Scriptures: 

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 
Colossians 3:13

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 
Romans 12:18

So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. 
John 13:34-35

Declaration: 

I will love others as Christ loves me and forgive as God has forgiven me. I seek unity and peace in all my relationships. The way I treat people this year will give God glory. 

My Work

Scriptures: 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 
Colossians 3:23-24

Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
1 Corinthians 15:58

Declaration: 

I will work diligently as unto the Lord, knowing the work I do for Him is never in vain.

My Finances

Scriptures: 

It is more blessed to give than to receive. 
Acts 20:35

God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 
2 Corinthians 9:8

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 
Philippians 4:19

Declaration: 

I will live generously and wisely with my finances. I trust God to supply my needs. 

My Heart & Mind

Scriptures: 

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. 
Romans 12:2

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. 
Proverbs 4:23

Declaration: 

My mind is renewed by God’s Word daily and I continue to grow in discernment. I guard my heart diligently so I can walk in the purposes and plans God has for me without hindrance. 

My Body & Health

Scriptures: 

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. 
1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 
3 John 1:2 

Declaration: 

I will honor God with my body because it is sacred and valuable to God. I take care of my health and my soul because it is a gift from God. 

My Peace

Scriptures: 

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 
Philippians 4:6-7

Declaration: 

I do not let worry consume me. I bring my worries to God in prayer, and His peace guards my heart and my mind. 

My Purpose

Scriptures: 

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. 
John 15:16

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. 
Ephesians 2:10

"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.” 
Jeremiah 29:11

Declaration: 

God has a purpose and plan for my life. He created me on purpose for a purpose. I will walk closely with God this year and abide in Him so that my life produces lasting fruit.

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