The 35 Best Bible Verses About Change: Embracing God’s Plan
Change is a constant part of life. It can be tough, confusing, and seriously scary, but the Bible offers guidance and inspiration to help us navigate these tough times. In this post, we’ve put together 35 verses that offer wisdom and reassurance, reminding us that change can be an opportunity to embrace God’s plan for our lives.
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Verses about Change
1. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.”
2. Isaiah 43:19
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”
3. Romans 12:2
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
4. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”
5. Lamentations 3:22-23
“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”
6. Ecclesiastes 3:1
“For everything, there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.”
7. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'”
8. Hebrews 13:8
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
9. Proverbs 19:21
“You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.”
10. 1 Peter 5:10
“In his kindness, God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So, after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.”
11. Isaiah 41:10
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”
12. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”
13. Philippians 4:13
“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
14. Isaiah 40:31
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
15. 2 Corinthians 4:16
“That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.”
16. James 1:17
“Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.”
17. Psalm 20:4
“May he grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed.”
18. Proverbs 16:9
“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”
19. 1 Corinthians 15:51
“But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed!”
20. Romans 8:28
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
21. 2 Chronicles 7:14
“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.”
22. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”
23. Ephesians 4:22-24
“Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.”
24. 2 Corinthians 3:18
“So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.”
25. Galatians 2:20
“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
26. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
27. 2 Corinthians 5:21
“For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.”
28. Joshua 1:9
“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
29. Psalm 139:14
“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.”
30. Romans 8:38-39
“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.”
31. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”
32. Isaiah 40:8
“The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”
33. Ephesians 2:10
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
34. Romans 12:1-2
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
35. Isaiah 55:8-9
“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,’ says the Lord. ‘And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”
Short Prayer
Dear Father God, in times of change, help us find strength and purpose in Your Word. May these verses remind us that Your plan is perfect, and Your love is unwavering. Please guide us through the transitions of life and help us embrace the new paths You set before us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Conclusion
Change is an integral part of our journey, and these 35 verses remind us that God is with us through every step. Embracing change can be challenging, but it also opens doors to new opportunities and growth. Let these verses serve as a source of inspiration and assurance as you navigate life’s ever-changing landscape.
