25 Morning Bible Verses to Start Your Day
I sit on the deck as the ironweed bows its royal head in the late-summer breeze. Opening my Bible, I soak in God’s Word as I begin the new day. Scripture renews our minds. For this reason, there is no better way to start the day than by soaking in morning Bible verses for the new day.
Morning Bible Verses for a Fresh Start
These words remind me to keep watching and listening for God’s hand in every corner of my life.
I pray these words will challenge you to slow down and let God speak into your quiet places, busy places, and all the places in between. He is always calling us deeper.
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25 Morning Bible Verses to Start the Day
1. Philippians 4:4 (ESV)
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
The Apostle Paul wrote these words while imprisoned.
We can have joy in even the direst circumstances because God is with us. He is the source of our joy and peace. What better way to start the day than by reminding ourselves of this truth!
2. John 15:11
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
Jesus taught that the way to have joy was to remain connected to him. Referring to himself as the Vine, he described his followers as the branches. The branches bear fruit by remaining connected to the vine.
In this way, we find joy and a sense of purpose: We remain connected to Jesus.
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3. Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reminded his listeners not to worry. Just as God fed the birds, he would feed and care for them.
This promise is true for us today as well.
Rather than worrying, may we watch for God’s provision.
4. Romans 8:32
He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?
Some people live with the false belief that God is holding out on them.
This verse speaks otherwise. Would a father allow his own child to die for someone else and then not care for that person?
You are precious to God. Find your joy in this unchangeable aspect of your identity.
5. Isaiah 61:10
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
If you have decided to follow Jesus, you are clothed with the garment of salvation.
Find your joy here!
If you have not decided to follow Jesus, what is holding you back from making him the Lord and Leader of your life?
6. Psalm 16:11
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Joy is found in God’s presence.
God is everywhere, which means joy is always possible. Our role is to open our spiritual eyes to become more aware of God’s presence.
7. Nehemiah 8:10
Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Nehemiah reminded God’s people of their source of strength: God’s joy.
What expression do you imagine on God’s face when he looks at you?
You fill him with joy. God smiles upon you. Receive this joy, and you will be forever changed by it.
8. 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.
Believing in God is a source of unshakable joy.
Everything else in our lives might fall apart, but God does not change. Find your peace and joy here.
9. Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.
When we stay close to the Lord, we bear good fruit.
If your life lacks joy, seek the Lord. He wants to fill you with joy.
10. 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.
We all face sorrow in life.
During these times, we can remind ourselves that God is with us. One day, he will wipe away all tears and make all things new.
11. Psalm 71:23
My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed.
We are to testify to God’s goodness.
When we don’t feel joyful, talking about God’s goodness can lift our heads and fill us with his joy.
12. Acts 2:28
You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.
Again, this verse reminds us that as we walk with God, the joy of his presence fills us.
Are you walking with God by obeying him as well as you know how? Talk to him about this today.
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13. Psalm 4:7
You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.
God’s joy is deeper and stronger than circumstantial joy. It can carry us through even the darkest times.
Here are 12 More Morning Bible Verses to Speak Over Your Day
The following morning Bible verses need to explanation. Speak these over your day before the day begins. I encourage you to commit even one verse to memory and speak it before you climb from bed every morning.
Starting with God’s Word will change the trajectory of your entire day.
14. Psalm 113:3
From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!
15. Matthew 13:43
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.
16. Psalm 118:24
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
17. Psalm 118:1
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
18. Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
19. Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
20. John 8:12
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
21. Psalm 113:1-2
Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore!
22. 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.
23. Psalm 9:1
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
24. 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.
25. Psalm 84:11
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.
How to Use These Morning Bible Verses
If one of these verses resonates with you, commit it to memory, and ask the Lord to remind you of these words before you get out of bed each morning. Allow the first negative thought of your day to be a gentle reminder that you are turning over a new leaf as you aim to begin your day with a reminder of what is true.
This practice will change you from the inside out.
Allow these words to be more than just a quick catchphrase. Let them sink deeply into your soul. Finally, let them remind you that although many significant aspects of your life might be difficult in this season, there is something for which you can thank God.
This is a 20-second life-change that can shift the way you see the world all day long.
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