Moving away, whether for a new opportunity or out of necessity, can be daunting. But the Bible offers comfort and guidance, reminding us that God is with us no matter where we go. These verses provide reassurance that new beginnings are part of His plan.
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Bible Verses About Moving Away
Genesis 12:1 – God calls us to new places
“The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” – Genesis 12:1
Exodus 12:51 – Moving toward deliverance
“And on that very day the Lord brought the Israelites out of Egypt by their divisions.” – Exodus 12:51
Psalm 56:8 – A reminder that God sees our journey
“Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll—are they not in your record?” – Psalm 56:8
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trusting God in our transitions
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Isaiah 43:19 – New beginnings and pathways
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” – Isaiah 43:19
Isaiah 54:2 – Expanding our territory
“Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.” – Isaiah 54:2
Jeremiah 29:11 – Hope in our future moves
“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
Matthew 28:19 – The great commission to go
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 28:19
Luke 9:62 – Commitment to the journey ahead
“Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” – Luke 9:62
Acts 1:8 – Moving out with purpose
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8
Romans 12:2 – Embracing transformation in our lives
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans 12:2
2 Corinthians 5:17 – Becoming new in our journey
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Philippians 3:13-14 – Pressing forward in our transitions
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:13-14
Hebrews 11:8 – Faith in moving to the unknown
“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” – Hebrews 11:8
James 4:13-15 – A reminder of our plans
“Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” – James 4:13-15
1 Peter 2:11 – Our journey as temporary residents
“Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” – 1 Peter 2:11
2 Timothy 1:7 – Courage in a new direction
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Revelation 21:5 – Hope in eternal movement
“He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” – Revelation 21:5
Psalm 121:8 – God’s presence in our transitions
“The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” – Psalm 121:8
Proverbs 16:9 – The Lord directs our steps
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” – Proverbs 16:9
Psalm 37:23-24 – Assurance in every move
“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” – Psalm 37:23-24
Matthew 6:34 – Not worrying about tomorrow
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:34
Philippians 4:19 – God will supply our needs
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
Isaiah 41:10 – Strength and help in our travels
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
Colossians 3:2 – Keeping our focus in transition
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” – Colossians 3:2
Psalm 32:8 – Guidance in our journey
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” – Psalm 32:8
Jeremiah 31:3 – Love and calling into the unknown
“The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” – Jeremiah 31:3
Matthew 5:14 – Being a light as we move
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
John 14:6 – Jesus as our road in all transitions
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6
Romans 8:28 – Trusting in God’s plan during our moves
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
1 Corinthians 10:31 – Giving glory in our directions
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31