New Year with Jesus: A 31-Day Devotional Reflecting on New Beginnings and Fresh Starts

by Peter DeHaan

Start Your Year with Purpose, Hope, and a Fresh Spiritual Start.The calendar flips to January 1, and with it comes the promise of a new beginning. We make resolutions, set goals, and dream of a better year. But what happens when our initial excitement fades and our willpower wanes? How do we ensure this year is truly different?

New Year with Jesus is a 31-day devotional designed to anchor your fresh start not in fleeting self-determination, but in the unchanging promises of God. Author Peter DeHaan guides you through a powerful month of reflection, helping you trade worn-out resolutions for a genuine spiritual renewal. Each day offers a short, insightful reading, a focus Scripture verse, practical questions for reflection, and a heartfelt prayer to center your day.

This devotional is your daily companion to help Leave the past behind and embrace the truth that through Christ, you are a new creation.Trade anxiety for peace by learning to trust God with your future and cast your worries on him.Find unwavering strength for life’s challenges, discovering that when you are weak in yourself, you are strong in him.Align your personal goals with God’s purpose, turning your ambitions into acts of worship.Cultivate a heart of joy and gratitude, no matter what circumstances the year may bring.And this journey isn’t just for January. Whether you’re starting a new job, getting married, moving to a new city, or simply seeking a spiritual reset, these timeless truths will guide you through any new season of life.

Don’t let this be another year of broken promises.Get New Year with Jesus to make a fresh start with the one who makes all things new!

152 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2026

About the author

Peter DeHaan writes about biblical Christianity. He urges Christians to push past status quo faith and reexamine their spiritual practices.

Many people feel church let them down. Peter seeks to encourage them as they search for a place to belong.

He’s not afraid to ask tough questions. This sometimes makes religious people squirm, but he does this out of love to encourage them to become more of who God intends them to be.

Peter earned his doctorate from Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, awarded with high distinction.

Read more at https://www.peterdehaan.com/

Reviews

[Michael R Roberto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book by an Inspired Teacher

NEW YEAR WITH JESUS is a great way to begin the New Year or any new start you may be embarking on. The book helps clarify the purpose of all new starts and is a help in inspiring our personal walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. Every book by Peter DeHaan is special. He is a gentle inspired teacher who helps me to see my need for Christ and that my purpose is in Jesus Christ.

[Louisa aka the bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great way to start the New Year!

This devotional is great for any new beginning that we may encounter throughout life! It helps the Christian focus the new start on Jesus and helps us to think through things with Him at the forefront. It is an excellent Bible study and I have leant lots through reading it! Would highly recommend it!

[Drew Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great, easy, and inspirational read! The chosen verses were relevant, motivational, and well explained by the author. I particularly appreciated the clarifying commentary on the Holy Spirit since it’s a rarely mentioned and not well understood Biblical entity.

[Leslie Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect way to begin the New Year. Great devotional!
Thanks for my gifted copy.